Comic books in 'Art Book'

1st printing. One of the world's premier collections of horror and sci-fi movie posters amassed, not altogether surprisingly, by the dark mind of Metallica's lead guitarist, Kirk Hammett. Before Kirk Hammett assumed the heavy metal mantle of one of the most successful and beloved bands in rock history, he was a geek for the imaginative universe of horror. This generously illustrated book highlights the finest examples from Hammett's personal collection-an astonishing trove of horror and sci-fi film posters that span the history of the genre. In this volume, several intriguing essays cover the history of the film poster, the brain's response to fear, and Hammett's own contributions to the world of the macabre. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 120 pages. PC/PB&W. Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. Text by Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull. Art and cover by J.R.R, Tolkien. A collection of beloved author J.R.R. Tolkien's (The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings) own artwork. This book takes a look at and discusses Tolkien's paintings, drawings, and sketches, and presents 200 examples of his artwork. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W.

1st printing. Text by Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull. Art and cover by J.R.R, Tolkien. A collection of beloved author J.R.R. Tolkien's (The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings) own artwork. This book takes a look at and discusses Tolkien's paintings, drawings, and sketches, and presents 200 examples of his artwork. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $25.00.

1st printing with distinctive orange cover, Nov. 2011. A career-spanning retrospective collating the greatest collection of Jack Davis' work ever assembled! Enclosed is a signed black and white print of the cover artwork. Exploding with exuberant energy, the book includes work from every stage of his career, from his college days through work for EC, MAD, Humbug and Trump magazines to movie posters, album jacket art, proposed comic strips that never sold and even illustrations unearthed in the Davis archives that the artist himself can't identify! Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

2nd and later printings. A career-spanning retrospective collating the greatest collection of Jack Davis' work ever assembled! Exploding with exuberant energy, the book includes work from every stage of his career, from his college days through work for EC, MAD, Humbug and Trump magazines to movie posters, album jacket art, proposed comic strips that never sold and even illustrations unearthed in the Davis archives that the artist himself can't identify! Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

1st printing. Jack Kirby has been called the King of Comics, and rightfully so. For more than 40 years he was the most vital and groundbreaking artist in the medium. There have been dozens of books on Kirby over the years, including several oversized Artist's Editions showcasing his original art. This book will present Kirby's art in a new and unprecedented way, as side-by-side examples of his work, both in PENCIL and INK! Three Key first issues are showcased: The Demon #1, Kamandi #1 and Omac #1, along with a number of additional pieces presented. This is a perfect way to see Kirby art in its rawest form, from photocopies made from the original pencils as each page was completed, then next to it, the finished inks by Mike Royer. We would almost call this a textbook of comic art except it's too much fun! Hardcover, 8-in. x 12-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

Signed and numbered by Jack Kirby - 1st printing. From Captain America to the Silver Surfer, from Darkseid to Galactus, from the Inhumans to the New Gods, this volume features pencil drawings of some of the mightiest heroes and most dastardly villains by Jack "the King" Kirby! Hardcover (No Dust Jacket), 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 280 pages, B&W. NOTE: Limited to 1000 copies.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

1st printing. Written by James Bama, and John Flesk. Art and Cover by James Bama. A living legend's most personal and cherished images, revealed for the first time! Created entirely for personal pleasure over the decades, these portraits capture the lives of the people James Bama encountered during his trips to Tibet, Mexico, Japan, China, and elsewhere. Most of these images have never been published and have only been seen by the artist's immediate circle of family and friends. All are lush, staggeringly beautiful evocations of a moment and place, and they are accompanied by Bama's commentary and an essay by Flesk publisher, John Fleskes. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in, 144 pages, Hardcover. Cover price $45.00.

1st printing. By Dennis Gassner. Coinciding with the 50th-anniversary of the Bond movie franchise as well as the release of the new Bond film, Skyfall, featuring Daniel Craig, James Bond: 50 Years of Movie Posters is sure to be a must-have for every Bond fan. From 1962's Dr. No to 2012's Skyfall, this lavish film-by-film guide, written by Bond Production Designer Dennis Gassner, boasts the most impressive visual collection of James Bond movie posters to date. Featuring a gallery of rare and sought-after posters, as well as spectacular unused concept artwork, and unique teasers and lobby cards from virtually every country where Bond movies have screened, this is a gorgeous collection of the images that have defined cinema's most famous superspy. Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 304 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

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By Dennis Gassner.

DK's definitive James Bond: 50 Years of Movie Posters is updated with posters from Skyfall and the latest Bond film, SPECTRE. This lavish guide boasts the most impressive visual collection of James Bond movie posters to date. Featuring a gallery of rare and sought-after posters, as well as spectacular, unused concept artwork, and unique teasers and lobby cards from virtually every country where Bond movies have screened, James Bond: 50 Years of Movie Posters is a stunning collection of the images that have defined cinema's most famous superspy.

Softcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 324 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.95.

Signed by James O'Barr - 1st printing. Written by Renee Witterstaetter. Art and cover by James O'Barr. From the master of the sensual and the macabre, comes this first in a series of sketchbooks from The Crow creator, James O'Barr. Full of lush and alluring drawings, the work of James O'Barr is thought provoking and empathetic, touching something in the recesses of our minds. Available in two editions - a Signed edition and a Sketch edition! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.99.

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Written by Julius Wiedemann. Art and cover by Jamie Hewlett.

From the legendary Tank Girl to live-action animations with Gorillaz, a Chinese contemporary opera to an exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery, artist Jamie Hewlett is one of the most energetic figures of contemporary pop culture. This special edition celebrating TASCHEN's 40th anniversary updates Hewlett's first major monograph with around 30 brand new pieces. The book illustrates his thrilling creative journey with more than 400 artworks from the Tank Girl era through Gorillaz and up to the present day.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 512 pages, full color.

Cover price $25.00.

1st Printing. Artwork by Jamie Tyndall. Hardcover, 64 pages, full color, 8.75" x 11.5".

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

1st printing. By Brigitte Koyama-Richard. A dominant force in its home country since the 1970s, Japanese animation has become a global phenomenon in recent years. Far from being a contemporary invention, anime draws on the same centuries-old artistic traditions that form the basis of manga. Brigitte Koyama-Richard studies the evolution of Japanese animation through the centuries, retracing its history from painted scrolls to woodblock prints, to animated films, first in black and white, and then in color. Illustrated with over 500 images, this book bridges the gap between art history and pop culture. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 248 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $49.95.

1st printing. East Asian critiques and discussions of a powerful Japanese export and art form. Japanese Animation: East Asian Perspectives gathers and makes available for the first time viewpoints from media practitioners, designers, educators, and scholars working in the East Asian Pacific. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, B&W. Cover price $30.00.

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Edited by Richard Jeffery and Kovichi Okamoto.

Showcasing classic posters from Monster, Yakuza, Pink and Horror movies, this tribute to 50 years of unforgettable images and purple prose created by nameless designers at Japanese film studios features 80 full-color, full-page illustrations, expert commentary, and plenty of swords, guns, tattoos, rubber monster suits, school uniforms, cartoon characters, thugs and sirens.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.95.

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Pirate Parrot limited edition sketchbook by Jeffrey Jones, ca. 1980. Only 300 copies printed! Saddle-stitched, 4" x 5", 12 pages, blue and white.

1st printing. Over the past 40 years, there have been few artists who have received as much acclaim and garnered as much attention as Jeffrey Jones. One of the most significant artists of the 20th Century is now one of the most significant artists of the 21st Century. From his early comic book work for Heavy Metal and National Lampoon, to his popular book covers for such authors as Dean Koontz and Andre Norton, to his move into fine art, Jones has inspired generations of painters and artists. This beautiful volume of his personal favorites will only enhance his reputation and cement his standing as one of America's greatest living artists. From the publishing house and designer of the Eisner Award winning Art of Brian Bolland and Eisner Award nominated The Art of P. Craig Russell. Hardcover, 256 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $49.99.

2nd and later printings. Over the past 40 years, there have been few artists who have received as much acclaim and garnered as much attention as Jeffrey Jones. One of the most significant artists of the 20th Century is now one of the most significant artists of the 21st Century. From his early comic book work for Heavy Metal and National Lampoon, to his popular book covers for such authors as Dean Koontz and Andre Norton, to his move into fine art, Jones has inspired generations of painters and artists. This beautiful volume of his personal favorites will only enhance his reputation and cement his standing as one of America's greatest living artists. From the publishing house and designer of the Eisner Award winning Art of Brian Bolland and Eisner Award nominated The Art of P. Craig Russell. Hardcover, 264 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $49.99.

Signed by Jeffrey Jones - 1st printing. Over the past 40 years, there have been few artists who have received as much acclaim and garnered as much attention as Jeffrey Jones. One of the most significant artists of the 20th Century is now one of the most significant artists of the 21st Century. From his early comic book work for Heavy Metal and National Lampoon, to his popular book covers for such authors as Dean Koontz and Andre Norton, to his move into fine art, Jones has inspired generations of painters and artists. This beautiful volume of his personal favorites will only enhance his reputation and cement his standing as one of America's greatest living artists. From the publishing house and designer of the Eisner Award winning Art of Brian Bolland and Eisner Award nominated The Art of P. Craig Russell. Hardcover, 256 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $79.99.

Regular Edition - 1st printing. By Jeffrey Jones, Patrick Hill, Chad Kolean, Emanuel Maris and J. David Spurlock. Foreword by Bernie Wrightson. Afterword by Michael Wm Kaluta. Vanguard follows Frazetta: The Definitive Reference with Jeffrey Jones: The Definitive Reference. Frazetta called Hugo and World Fantasy Award winner, Jones "the great living painter." This book catalogs all published Jones work: book covers, National Lampoon, Idyl, comics; The Studio (with Wrightson, Winsdor-Smith and Kaluta), prints, portfolios, and more! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

Deluxe Edition - 1st printing. By Jeffrey Jones, Patrick Hill, Chad Kolean, Emanuel Maris and J. David Spurlock. Foreword by Bernie Wrightson. Afterword by Michael Wm Kaluta. Vanguard follows Frazetta: The Definitive Reference with Jeffrey Jones: The Definitive Reference. Frazetta called Hugo and World Fantasy Award winner, Jones "the great living painter." This book catalogs all published Jones work: book covers, National Lampoon, Idyl, comics; The Studio (with Wrightson, Winsdor-Smith and Kaluta), prints, portfolios, and more! Hardcover (Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $69.95.

Art and cover art by Sophie Campbell & Various GLAMOUR AND GLITTER, FASHION AND FAME, AND COVERS COVERS COVERS!!! Since the JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS comic debuted, we've had a special cover or two. Now-cover, free from logos and type, at giant size, under one set of covers! Cover price $9.99.

(A) Various (CA) Sophie Campbell A second volume of the covers treasury edition, featuring OUTRAGEOUS covers from the 'Dark Jem' arc and beyond! Cover price $7.99.

Volume 1 features the art of Hack/Slash (#14 and unpublished cover to Annual #2), Vampirella, Dreamer, Ghost Whisperer, Psylocke, Wonder Woman, and more. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 24 pg, FC.

Volume 2 features the art of Hack/Slash, Vampirella, Angel, Spike, and more. Wraparound cover. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 24 pg, FC.

Volume 3 features the art of Revival, Elephantmen, I Vampire, Betty Page, and more. Wraparound cover. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 24 pg, FC.

Volume 4 features the art of Red Sonja, Hack/Slash, Revival, Black Widow, and more. Wraparound cover. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 24 pg, FC.

Volume 5 features the art of Red Sonja, The Witching Hour, Revival, Vampirella, Tomb Raider, Serenity, and more. Wraparound cover. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 24 pg, FC.

1st printing. By Paul Buhle. Readers have long cherished the work of comic masters such as Will Eisner, Jules Feiffer, and Art Spiegelman, all of whom happen to be Jewish. Few, however, are probably aware that the Jewish role in creating the American comic art form is no less significant than the Jewish influence on Hollywood filmmaking. Filled with the most stunning examples of this vital artistic tradition, Jews and American Comics tells us how the people of the book became the people of the comic book. With three brief essays by Paul Buhle, the well-known historian of American Jewish life, Jews and American Comics offers readers a pictorial backstory tracing Jewish involvement in comic art from several little-known strips in Yiddish newspapers of the early twentieth century through the mid-century origins of the modern comic book and finally to contemporary comic art, which has at last found its place in museums, in private collections, and on the bookshelves of both critics and millions of avid readers. Featuring more than two hundred examples of the work of Jewish comic artists going back a century—much of which has been unavailable to the general public for decades—this extraordinary collection will be a major contribution to Jewish and American cultural history. Jews and American Comics is also a gorgeous package, sure to be treasured by comic art lovers and fans of Jewish culture—and destined to become the bar and bat mitzvah gift of the decade. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 196 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

1st Printing - A collection of posters and drawings in the Celtic style with notes by artist Jim Fitzpatrick. Softcover, 8.5" x 11.5", 34 pages, B&W.

2nd or later printing - A collection of posters and drawings in the Celtic style with notes by artist Jim Fitzpatrick. Softcover, 8.5" x 11.5", 34 pages, B&W.

1st printing. Cover by Steve Morris. In the 30 years since its original release in 1986, Jim Henson's timeless fantasy film Labyrinth has captured the minds and imaginations of authors, artists, filmmakers, and fans across the world. In honor of the film's 30th anniversary, return to the world of Labyrinth and see the beloved characters, imaginative locations, and unforgettable moments as realized by a collection of uniquely original artistic voices in an unprecedented celebration. Features illustrations and testimonials from comics luminaries and newcomers alike, including: Eric Powell, Tula Lotay, Derek Kirk Kim, Mark Buckingham, David Mack, Dustin Nguyen, Jane Burson, Jill Thompson, Luke Flowers, Aaron Renier, Craig Thompson, Jonas McCluggage, Benjamin Dewey, Hannah Christenson, Dylan Meconis, Frazer Irving, Lily Fox, Hayden Sherman, Cory Godbey, I.N.J. Culbard, Max Dalton, Jay Fosgitt, Jonathan Case, Joëlle Jones, Alex Sheikman, Jake Myler, Michael Dialynas, Phil Murphy, Ian Herring, Gustavo Duarte, Dave McKean, Kelly and Nichole Matthews, Matias Bergara, Ann Marcellino, Bill Sienkiewicz, S.M. Vidaurri, Kyla Vanderklugt, Faith Erin Hicks, Kelsey Beckett, Jim Towe, Rebekah Isaacs with Dan Jackson, Daniel Bayliss, Justin Hilden, Douglas Holgate, Katie Cook, Tyler Jenkins, Mike Huddleston, Robb Mommaerts, Matthew Fox, Jorge Corona, Roger Langridge, Michael Allred with Laura Allred, Ramón K. Pérez, Jeff Stokely, Dylan Burnett and Steve Morris. Hardcover, 112 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $17.00

1st printing.

By Daniel Wallace.

Explore the creation of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, Netflix's highly-anticipated new prequel series from The Jim Henson Company, with this all-access look at the show's journey to the screen. Set many years before the events of The Dark Crystal, Jim Henson's classic 1982 movie, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance returns to the world of Thra with an all-new adventure.

Revealing the incredible creative process behind the new series, this book will show how Jim Henson's Creature Shop, legendary character and costume designer Brian Froud, and director Louis Leterrier brought Thra and its characters to life alongside the artists and puppeteers who are continuing the legacy of the original film.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $50.00.

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Cover by Mike Huddleston.

Since its original release in 1982, Jim Henson's groundbreaking fantasy film The Dark Crystal has captured the minds and imaginations of authors, artists, filmmakers, and fans across the world with its ambitious world-building and stunning visuals. Now, return to the world of The Dark Crystal and see the vivid locations, lifelike creatures, and beloved heroes as realized by a collection of uniquely original artistic voices in celebration of one of Jim Henson's most enduring creations. The Dark Crystal Artist Tribute features illustrations from artist luminaries and newcomers alike, including Jae Lee, David Petersen, Mark Buckingham, Cory Godbey, Jeff Stokely, Benjamin Dewey, Sana Takeda, and the film's original concept artist, Brian Froud.

Hardcover, 112 pages, full color.

Featuring Art by Michael Allred, Josh Bodwell, Mark Buckingham, Dylan Burnett, Jonathan Case, Hannah Christenson, June Chung, Jorge Corona, Jared Cullum, Simone D'Armini, Brandon Dayton, Benjamin Dewey, Michael Dialynas, Gustavo Duarte, Jay Fosgitt, Brian Froud, Lee Garbett, Cory Godbey, Nicole Gustafsson, Ian Herring, Justin Hilden, Mike Huddleston, Lizzy John, Kimberli Johnson, Derek Kirk Kim, Jae Lee, Sonny Liew, Ashly Lovett, Celia Lowenthal, Ann Marcellino, Kelly and Nichole Matthews, Sas Milledge, Robb Mommaerts, Dan Mumford, Holly Myer, Ramón K. Pérez, David Petersen, Benjamin Schipper, Alex Sheikman, Hayden Sherman, Mac Smith, Matt Smith, Jeff Stokely, Sana Takeda, S.M. Vidaurri and David Jesus Vignolli. Cover price $24.99.

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While many cartoonists in the late '60s and early '70s were "turning on, tuning in, and dropping out," Jim Osborne was cut from a much darker cloth, delving into the extreme underbelly of American popular culture with unsettling comics about murder, conspiracy, and demons, both figurative and literal. Jim Osborne: The Black Prince of the Underground includes a biography of Osborne by Dennis Dread and collects all of the artist's stories and illustrations from formative publications like Yellow Dog, Bijou Funnies, and National Lampoon, many republished here for the first time in decades.

Softcover, 132 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $25.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Jim Silke illuminates the previously unpublished gems of his private studio collection. Pouring over the pages of this colorful collection, the soft, rich charcoals of a voluptuous nude give way to the sharp, angular pencil study of a dashing hero's subtle range of expression. Jim Silke furnishes the introduction to the book, and walks the viewer though his work by providing descriptive captioning for each piece. Comprised solely of previously unpublished works, and spanning the last twenty-five years, this lavish collection is a guided tour of the artist's studio, with the creator himself as the guide. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.

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By Dennis Prince. Foreword by Greg Nicotero.

Joe Alves: Designing JAWS provides the production designer's view into the development of this world-renowned film. Included are Joes' stunning pre-production illustrations; handwritten location and production notes; on-set photographs; blueprints of the shark's design; and first-time publication of his complete catalogue of storyboards.

Joe Alves: Designing JAWS is a must-have addition to every film reference library.

Hardcover, 192 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $39.95.

Signed by Joe Jusko - 1st printing. Text by Renee Witterstaetter. Printing never-before-compiled pieces by the master fantasy art illustrator Joe Jusko, Maelstrom takes a journey to the realm of heroic fantasy, complete with savage beasts, beautiful women, and mythic heroes. A must for any Jusko fan, this is a wonderful to Jusko's previous sketchbook, Savage Beauty. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

Sketch Edition - 1st printing. Text by Renee Witterstaetter. Printing never-before-compiled pieces by the master fantasy art illustrator Joe Jusko, Maelstrom takes a journey to the realm of heroic fantasy, complete with savage beasts, beautiful women, and mythic heroes. A must for any Jusko fan, this is a wonderful to Jusko's previous sketchbook, Savage Beauty. This special sketch edition features an original piece of art by Jusko! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $125.00.

PX Signed and numbered by Joe Jusko with Original Sketch Edition - 1st printing. Joe Jusko. The name conjures images of savage beasts, muscular men, stealthy cats, and beautiful babes. Joe Jusko, self-trained, is the classic oil painter for the comics industry, called on to bring to life everyone from Conan, to Captain America, to Spider-Man to Vampirella. Explore many of Joe's masterpieces, never before printed, as well as glimpses of his sketches from the 2009 convention season for the very first time. In addition to the signed volume, there is also a PREVIEWS Exclusive sketch edition which features a piece of original art by Jusko himself on the inside front cover. Either is a must have for collectors of Jusko art and fine art in general! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, full color. NOTE: Signed and numbered on inside of front cover. Cover price $125.00.

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Joe Jusko's complete Marvel Masterpieces painted trading card art from the rare 2016 Upper Deck set is collected here in its entirety for the first time-featuring Marvel's most famous heroes and villains, all beautifully illustrated by the incomparable Joe Jusko! Joe Jusko's paintings for the 1992 Marvel Masterpieces trading card collection are credited with launching the '90s trading card boom. In 2016, Upper Deck returned the Masterpieces series to its roots with an all-new set of Jusko cards. The full set of paintings is collected here, more than 130 never-before-seen masterpieces, including the hard-to-find premium cards. Each card is presented at actual size and has been scanned by the artist to ensure the highest quality reproduction. Each piece of art is accompanied by its preliminary sketch, as well as commentary from the artist himself. Art fans not only get the full magnitude of Joe's talent, in great detail, but insight into his thought process behind each piece. A must-have not only for Marvel fans, but for fans of fantastic art as well.

Joe Jusko has painted 10 brand-new pieces exclusively for this book! Introduction by Bill Sienkiewicz who has written an appreciation for Jusko's work!

Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 336 pages, full color. Cover price $59.99.

1st printing. Text by Michael Friedlander. Art and cover by Joe Jusko. Thirty years ago, a trading card series was released that would forever change the nonsport card industry. The 1992 Marvel Masterpieces. Because of the sheer popularity of this series, it took an unprecedented 350,000 boxes to quench the thirst of card collectors worldwide. Nothing like it has been seen before or since. This series would not have become the monumental success that it did, had artist Joe Jusko not produced 104 mind-boggling paintings! Joe literally set the standard for all the Marvel Masterpieces series that were to follow. Each of the 104 paintings have become iconic portrayals of the great Marvel characters, and these cards hold such a special place in the hearts of collectors of all ages-many of whom were young, single-digit or teenaged fans at the time of the series release. It goes without saying that a large art book which highlights the amazing work Joe created is long overdue. The art needs to be presented at a larger-than-trading-card size. This celebratory book will include all 104 of the paintings Joe produced for the original release, as well as the 20 additional paintings created for the four-issue comic collection published the following year. It will also detail the history of the series: how it came to be and the magnitude of attention that it received through numerous promotions. And finally, being published for the first time are Joe's original pencil sketches for each of the 104 trading card paintings! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 300 pages, full color. Cover price $59.00.

Limited Signed and Numbered Edition - Limited to 575 copies

1st printing. Text by Michael Friedlander. Art and cover by Joe Jusko. Thirty years ago, a trading card series was released that would forever change the nonsport card industry. The 1992 Marvel Masterpieces. Because of the sheer popularity of this series, it took an unprecedented 350,000 boxes to quench the thirst of card collectors worldwide. Nothing like it has been seen before or since. This series would not have become the monumental success that it did, had artist Joe Jusko not produced 104 mind-boggling paintings! Joe literally set the standard for all the Marvel Masterpieces series that were to follow. Each of the 104 paintings have become iconic portrayals of the great Marvel characters, and these cards hold such a special place in the hearts of collectors of all ages-many of whom were young, single-digit or teenaged fans at the time of the series release. It goes without saying that a large art book which highlights the amazing work Joe created is long overdue. The art needs to be presented at a larger-than-trading-card size. That's exactly what you will get in Joe Jusko's Art of the 1992 Marvel Masterpieces, a new deluxe, 8.5" x 11", 300-page, hardcover volume from FPG. This celebratory book will include all 104 of the paintings Joe produced for the original release, as well as the 20 additional paintings created for the four-issue comic collection published the following year. It will also detail the history of the series: how it came to be and the magnitude of attention that it received through numerous promotions. And finally, being published for the first time are Joe's original pencil sketches for each of the 104 trading card paintings! Joe Jusko's Art of the 1992 Marvel Masterpieces is a book that we have planned to publish for a very long time. And, we are very grateful to be working alongside the good folks at Marvel Comics. This is the limited, signed and numbered hardcover edition of JoeJusko's Art of the 1992 Marvel Masterpieces. Features a special variant cover on an edition strictly limited to 575 copies. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 300 pages, full color.

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Begins with a Joe Kubert interview and then, as the cover art suggests, the focus in this first volume shifts to lots and lots of Golden Age Hawkman, who roamed the pages of Flash Comics way back in the day, plus reprints of "The Golem", "Man Eating Lizards" from Eerie #1 (Avon) and others, selected Kubert splash pages.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 122 pages, B&W.

Deluxe Edition (Signed by Joe Kubert) - 1st printing. By Joe Kubert. Joe Kubert - the legendary Hawkman, Tarzan, Enemy Ace, Batman, and Sgt. Rock artist and critically-acclaimed graphic novelist of Tor, Abraham Stone, Fax From Sarajevo, and Yossel - founded the first and only accredited school devoted solely to the art of cartoon graphics. Joe Kubert: How to Draw from Life, designed for mature art students, professionals and enthusiasts, presents a wealth of his own drawings from nude models spanning his years as an artist and art instructor. Subjects include gesture drawing, contour drawing, the figure in motion, short studies, long studies, drawing women, the figure in perspective, form and structure, anatomy, and lighting. Leatherette slipcased edition with 16-page bonus folio signed by Joe Kubert! Hardcover (Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers NOTE: Limited to 750 copies. Cover price $59.95.

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Darksiders: Genesis is an action/adventure game that tears its way through hordes of demons, angels, and everything in-between on its way to Hell and back with guns blazing and swords swinging.

Showcasing the introduction of the Horseman Strife and the return of his brother War, Genesis gives players their first look at the world of Darksiders before the events of the Apocalypse. The Art of Darksiders Genesis gathers the epic artwork behind this unique new installment in the franchise, and includes character designs, rough concepts, environments, storyboards, and more.

Darksiders Genesis also heralds the return of series creator Joe Madureira (Battle Chasers, Uncanny X-men) alongside his development studio, Airship Syndicate.

Hardcover, 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

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Art by Paul Richards and Joe Madureira. Cover by Joe Madureira.

Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurly bringing about the end of the war, WAR -- the first Horseman of the Apocalypse -- battles both Heaven and Hell across the ravaged remains of Earth, searching for vengeance and vindication.

Showing the unparalleled artwork of Joe Madureira (X-Men, Battle Chasers, Ultimates) and the Virgil Games art team, The Art of Darksiders features hundreds of full-color illustrations, character and environment designs, development sketches, early concepts, promotional artwork, and more.

Hardcover, 288 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Art by Joe Madureira and the Vigil Games Art team.

Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, WAR - the first Horseman of the Apocalypse - battles both Heaven and Hell across the ravaged remains of the Earth, searching for vengeance and vindication.

Showcasing the unparalleled artwork of Joe Madureira(X-Men, Battle Chasers, Ultimates) and the Vigil Games art team, The Art of Darksiders features hundreds of full-color illustrations, character & environment designs, development sketches, early concepts, promotional artwork, and more!

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 288 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.