Comic books in 'Books'

1st printing. Written by American McGee. Art and Cover by Spicy Horse Games. Delve into the never-before-seen artwork behind Akaneiro-the reimagining of Red Riding Hood as a monster hunter in mythological Japan. Join the creators as they explore, in their own words, the art and inspiration that culminated in one of the most evocative video game experiences of this generation. A must-have for fans of video games, mythology, and imaginative art! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Written by Craig Yoen and Victor Gorelick. Cover by Harry Lucey. From the team that brought you the highly acclaimed The Art of Betty and Veronica hardcover comes the all new prestige collection, The Art of Archie: The Covers! Discover America's favorite teenager as never before with this beautifully-designed celebration of over 70 years of the funniest, most classic and iconic Archie Comics covers as selected by fans and creators alike. The Art of Archie: The Covers goes behind the scenes of the all-time best comic book covers in Archie's history with an insider's look at their inspiration, creation and ongoing cultural legacy, featuring its own gorgeous foil and spot UV-enhanced cover. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. By Mark Cotta Vaz. The "secret origin" of Batman will be revealed for the first time in Batman Begins, the highly anticipated film from director Christopher Nolan (Memento) and starring Christian Bale as the Dark Knight. Full of exclusive photographs of moody sets and exotic locations, as well as concept art, storyboards, and costume designs from the movie's creative team, this oversized hardcover documents the newest spectacular portrayal of the most popular and enigmatic super-hero ever conceived. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. By Martin Robinson. One of the most popular first-person-shooter franchises of all time, the critically and commercially acclaimed Battlefield series has sold over 27 million copies worldwide and been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades. The Art of Battlefield 4 will give readers an in-depth look at EA's new game, featuring exclusive concept art and detailed creator commentary throughout. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $34.95.

1st printing. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. For its first-ever hardcover art book, Archie presents a beautifully-designed celebration of the world-famous and iconic Betty and Veronica. This gorgeous hardcover edition comes with a cover featuring silver foil, silver ink, and spot UV celebrating two of the most iconic females in comics history - Betty and Veronica - as they've evolved over the decades in their most beautiful fashions, most iconic images, and most classic stories by Archie's top artists. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Hiroaki Samura's Blade of the Immortal epic is a unique, expertly paced manga series that mixes Edo-era samurai grudge matches with anachronistic punk attitudes and mannerisms. It's also one of the longest-running manga series in the U.S.! Samura's stirring tale of a warrior's search for redemption and a young girl's quest for revenge has taken the world by storm, winning numerous awards across the globe and spawning an anime series and a novel spinoff. In Dark Horse's The Art of Blade of the Immortal, Hiroaki Samura's lush color paintings, detailed line work, and selected story pages and chapter breaks are on display in an oversized, 9" x 12", hardcover collection. This Dark Horse edition also includes an exclusive section with thirty-two extra pages of artwork, an introduction by acclaimed artist Geof Darrow (The Matrix Comics, Hard Boiled), and a translated afterword by Samura. Hiroaki Samura's widely acclaimed Blade of the Immortal manga series has won numerous awards, including the Eisner Award in America, the prestigious Media Arts Award of Japan, and two consecutive British Eagle Awards. Samura is also the creator of the enchanting Ohikkoshi manga anthology-published by Dark Horse Manga! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

2nd and later printings. Hiroaki Samura's Blade of the Immortal epic is a unique, expertly paced manga series that mixes Edo-era samurai grudge matches with anachronistic punk attitudes and mannerisms. It's also one of the longest-running manga series in the U.S.! Samura's stirring tale of a warrior's search for redemption and a young girl's quest for revenge has taken the world by storm, winning numerous awards across the globe and spawning an anime series and a novel spinoff. In Dark Horse's The Art of Blade of the Immortal, Hiroaki Samura's lush color paintings, detailed line work, and selected story pages and chapter breaks are on display in an oversized, 9" x 12", hardcover collection. This Dark Horse edition also includes an exclusive section with thirty-two extra pages of artwork, an introduction by acclaimed artist Geof Darrow (The Matrix Comics, Hard Boiled), and a translated afterword by Samura. Hiroaki Samura's widely acclaimed Blade of the Immortal manga series has won numerous awards, including the Eisner Award in America, the prestigious Media Arts Award of Japan, and two consecutive British Eagle Awards. Samura is also the creator of the enchanting Ohikkoshi manga anthology-published by Dark Horse Manga! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Written by Nick Carpenter. Over the past two decades, Blizzard Entertainment has had a tremendous impact on the world of games and global pop culture. From its humble beginnings to the creation of the blockbuster WarCraft, StarCraft, and Diablo series, Blizzard has a history of crafting stunning worlds of science fiction and fantasy. An epic volume of art and behind-the-scenes insights, The Art of Blizzard celebrates the studio's genesis by examining the creative forces behind these games and showcasing their artistry through more than 700 pieces of concept art, paintings, and sketches. Packed with illustrations and interactive features such as original booklets, art cards, and artifacts that cover everything from creature design to Blizzard's breathtaking cinematics, The Art of Blizzard is the ultimate gift to gamers worldwide. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 352 pages, full color. Cover price $75.00.

1st printing. Written by Tom Peak. Art by Bob Peak. For the first time, a comprehensive overview of the life and art of Bob Peak. Peak came on the New York advertising scene in the early 1950's and went on to become one of the most prolific illustrators of the 21st century. His artistic vision represented a bridge between the era of Norman Rockwell and Coby Whitmore to more direct ways of making pictures. In 1992 after over 100 Movie Campaigns including his iconic images for such films as My Fair Lady, Camelot, Star Trek, and Apocalypse Now, he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Hollywood Reporters for his contribution to the film industry. Hardcover, 12 1/2-in. x 11-in., 392 pages, full color. Cover price $79.00.

1st printing. By Jenny Lerew and John Lasseter. Brave is Pixar's first fairy tale, a lush, animated adventure through the forests, heaths, and highlands of medieval Scotland. Featuring behind-the-scenes interviews with the film's many artists, The Art of Brave also showcases the gorgeous concept art that went into the creation of the movie, including color scripts, storyboards, character studies, environment art, sculpts, and more. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

2nd and later printings. By Jenny Lerew and John Lasseter. Brave is Pixar's first fairy tale, a lush, animated adventure through the forests, heaths, and highlands of medieval Scotland. Featuring behind-the-scenes interviews with the film's many artists, The Art of Brave also showcases the gorgeous concept art that went into the creation of the movie, including color scripts, storyboards, character studies, environment art, sculpts, and more. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. Behold the Power of Rock! The Art of Brütal Legend is the monumental collection of metal-themed paintings, drawings, and sketches from the creative talents of Tim Schafer and the Double Fine Art Team. Lavishly reproduced artwork is complemented by candid commentary about the vision, inspirations, and black-magic artistry used to bring this fiendish nightmare to life. With more than 600 pieces of concept art and the complete illustrated lore of the game, The Art of Brütal Legend will melt your face with its sheer awesomeness! Hardcover, 12-in. x 12-in., 252 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

1st printing. By Bryan Talbot. Works by the great artist of Luther Arkwright, The Tale of One Bad Rat and, most recently, Alice in Sunderland. From illustrations, covers to comics, Talbot presents his best. Softcover, 9-in. x 11 1/2-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Written by MATTHEW K. MANNING. Continuing their popular Art of series of movie tie-in books, Marvel presents their latest blockbuster achievement, The Art of Captain America: The First Avenger. Featuring exclusive production artwork, behind-the-scenes photography and in-depth interviews with the cast and crew, The Art of Captain America: The First Avenger provides an insider's look into the making of the highly anticipated film directed by Joe Johnston and starring Chris Evans and Hugo Weaving. Written by comic-book writer and historian Matthew K. Manning with dynamic page designs by Mike Zagari. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 240 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

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1st printing. The art secrets of Image Comic's masterpiece are revealed in THE ART OF CARBON GREY. Learn how three talented artists united to create a uniquely beautiful and kinetic visual style. Follow their working processes and trace the evolution of the characters and worlds that made CARBON GREY the most explosive comic of the year. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. One of the hottest new fantasy and erotic illustrators to come out of Argentina, Claudio Aboy puts some serious sizzle in every one of his paintings! See where all the heat is coming from with this first collection of his best works! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Nothing excels like excess, and when you're showcasing a heavyweight illustrator like Claudio Aboy, a second helping of his outstanding work is simply a must-do! Claudio was quite happy to chain himself back to his drawing board and whip up an entirely new collection of drawings that focus on his favorite subject - the female form! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. By Mark Kneece. With this latest book in the SCAD Creative Essentials series from the esteemed Savannah College of Art and Design, comics writer and instructor Mark Kneece gives aspiring comic book writers the essential tools they need to write scripts for sequential art with confidence and success. He provides a practical set of guidelines favored by many comic book publishers and uses a unique trial and error approach to show would-be scribes the potential pitfalls they might encounter when seeking a career in comics writing. Supported by examples of scripting from SCAD's students, faculty, and alumni, The Art of Comic Book Writing provides real-world advice and easy-to-follow examples for those looking to write for the comics medium. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Edited by Aaron Meskin and Roy T. Cook. The Art of Comics: A Philosophical Approach is the first ever anthology on the aesthetics of comics in the analytic tradition. As such, it is predictably rigorous, but, perhaps more surprisingly, it exhibits a very deep love of comics as well as an intimate and close knowledge of the art form in all its diversity and detail. The book is a splendid addition to the growing body of work on the philosophies of the arts. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

1st printing. Story and art by Craig Elliott. Equally adept at designing animated characters and backgrounds, comic book covers and pages, handcrafted jewelry and landscape architecture, Craig Elliott's expansive artistic vision encompasses the worlds of the fine and popular arts, combining classic elements and techniques with their more modern counterparts to create work which is wholly unique and utterly captivating. The Art of Craig Elliott collects the best personal, editorial and privately commissioned work by this award-winning artist. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. The 10th Anniversary of The Darkness! In the vein of most "Art of" books for video games and films, The Art of the Darkness oversized book will feature 96 pages of art, thoughts from the original artists and no ads or useless text in this glossy, thick-papered, beautifully designed book. Covers, splash pages, collectible cards, sketches--the best of the best The Darkness art and some iconic images from video game and other peripheral Darkness merchandise. See it here in its unadulterated form. With nearly one hundred issues and a decade of work to choose from, you can bet this is going to be the definitive Art of book for The Darkness! Featuring art by the top names in comics including Marc Silvestri, Michael Turner, Dale Keown, Jae Lee, Chris Bachalo, David Lapham, Dave Finch, Whilce Portacio and many more! Softcover, 10-in. x 12-in, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. By Dave Nestler. Dave Nestler's work is easily some of the most recognizable in the pin-up market today: a combination of glamour and fetish art where the implication of what you see is sexier than the exploitation of what you don't. This collection of Nestler's most memorable images includes the entire "Glamourotica" Blonde & Gagged series for your own personal admiration. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. Story and Art by Daxiong. This new book spotlights China's premier artist Daxiong! If you love to draw or just have an appreciation for beautifully art this is the book for you. Known as one of the most detailed artists in the industry, Daxiong has published over 100 books in Asia. This book is his first self-published art book in the west and is loaded with gorgeous concept art, original creations, mini comics as well as step-by-step processes of how Daxiong creates his stunning art pieces. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 138 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $45.00.

1st printing. Written by Martin Robinson. A stunning visual guide to one of the hottest gaming franchises of the decade! Step inside the eerie universe of Dead Space as concept art, sketches and character designs guide you through the creation of a stunning and terrifying gaming world! With original concept sketches and commentary from the artists, this is a lavish full-color hardcover art book with over 300 incredible images, all lovingly reproduced. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $34.95.

1st printing. By Austin Grossman and Warren Spector. Written by Epic Mickey co-writer Austin Grossman and with a forward by Game Director and New York Times contributor Warren Spector, The Art of Epic Mickey journeys through the beautifully dark and twisted world known as Cartoon Wasteland and touches upon the creative process behind developing this once-in-a-lifetime vision. It will include sketches, concept art, final frames, and stills from the actual game, plus, never-before-used art with quotes from the team that envisioned this epic tale. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 12-in. x 10-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. The scintillating carton works of Doug Sneyd, an artist for Playboy magazine since the eary 1960s, are now collected in this stunning art book. This book features the most lush, sumptuous, striking, and hilarious of Doug's full-page cartoons. Readers will be charmed with the lovely scantily (and even non-) clad "Sneyd" girls and the one-line jokes they so ably illustrate. Don't miss this collection by one of Playboy's veteran cartoonists! This book includes a foreword by Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, an introduction by Lynn Johnston, cartoonist of the nationally syndicated strip For Better or For Worse, and reflections from the artist himself! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 248 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $39.99.

2nd or later printing. The scintillating carton works of Doug Sneyd, an artist for Playboy magazine since the eary 1960s, are now collected in this stunning art book. This book features the most lush, sumptuous, striking, and hilarious of Doug's full-page cartoons. Readers will be charmed with the lovely scantily (and even non-) clad "Sneyd" girls and the one-line jokes they so ably illustrate. Don't miss this collection by one of Playboy's veteran cartoonists! This book includes a foreword by Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, an introduction by Lynn Johnston, cartoonist of the nationally syndicated strip For Better or For Worse, and reflections from the artist himself! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 248 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $39.99.

Limited Edition - 1st printing. The scintillating carton works of Doug Sneyd, an artist for Playboy magazine since the eary 1960s, are now collected in this stunning art book. This book features the most lush, sumptuous, striking, and hilarious of Doug's full-page cartoons. Readers will be charmed with the lovely scantily (and even non-) clad "Sneyd" girls and the one-line jokes they so ably illustrate. Don't miss this collection by one of Playboy's veteran cartoonists! This book includes a foreword by Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, an introduction by Lynn Johnston, cartoonist of the nationally syndicated strip For Better or For Worse, and reflections from the artist himself! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 248 pages, full color. Cover price $100.00.

1st printing. By Noela Hueso. The Croods, the latest animated feature from DreamWorks, takes us back to a previously undiscovered era known as the Croodacious period, when Mother Nature was still experimenting. Trying to find their evolutionary niche are the Croods family. The Art of The Croods traces the evolution of the movie with over 400 pieces of concept art, character sketches, storyboards and digital paintings, and key talent interviews! Hardcover, 11-in. x 10-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $34.95.

1st printing. By David Riche. From the gothic fantasies of Amy Brown to Myrea Pettit's gentle, playful creatures, this breathtaking collection of superbly reproduced paintings celebrates the finest in fairy art. Every medium is represented in images by Jasmine Becket, Linda Biggs, James Browne, Ryu Takeuchi, Paulina Stuckey, Linda Ravenscroft, and others. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

2nd and later printings. By David Riche. From the gothic fantasies of Amy Brown to Myrea Pettit's gentle, playful creatures, this breathtaking collection of superbly reproduced paintings celebrates the finest in fairy art. Every medium is represented in images by Jasmine Becket, Linda Biggs, James Browne, Ryu Takeuchi, Paulina Stuckey, Linda Ravenscroft, and others. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. Written by Brian Froud. Art by Linda Ravenscroft. From the gothic fantasies of Amy Brown to Myrea Pettit's gentle, playful creatures, this breathtaking collection of superbly reproduced paintings celebrates the finest in fairy art. Each illustrator has chosen his or her favorite pieces, and all the artists reveal their inspiration, preferred techniques, and working methods. Every medium is represented in images by Jasmine Becket, Linda Biggs, James Browne, Ryu Takeuchi, Paulina Stuckey, Linda Ravenscroft, and others. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. By Fred Fields. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 80 pages, B&W (with Illustration) Cover price $20.00.

1st printing. By Charles Solomon. In Disney's upcoming animated musical film Frozen, the Snow Queen holds a kingdom under a spell that traps them in a harsh and grueling eternal winter. Anna, the Snow Queen's sister, and Anna's friend Kristoff undertake an adventure of Everest proportions, facing magic and mystical creatures, to capture the Snow Queen and save the kingdom from destruction. The Art of Frozen features concept art from the making of the film, including character studies and sculpts, color scripts, storyboards, and more, alongside interviews and with the film's artists about the making of this adventurous animated film. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 9-in., 168 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $40.00.

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2nd and later printings. By Charles Solomon. In Disney's upcoming animated musical film Frozen, the Snow Queen holds a kingdom under a spell that traps them in a harsh and grueling eternal winter. Anna, the Snow Queen's sister, and Anna's friend Kristoff undertake an adventure of Everest proportions, facing magic and mystical creatures, to capture the Snow Queen and save the kingdom from destruction. The Art of Frozen features concept art from the making of the film, including character studies and sculpts, color scripts, storyboards, and more, alongside interviews and with the film's artists about the making of this adventurous animated film. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 9-in., 168 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. YABBA-DABBA-DOO! Here's the first book ever on the world's largest film animation company and the partnership that created it... With over 300 color photographs, THE ART OF HANNA-BARBARA tells the stories behind the characters we've grown up with: Tom and Jerry, The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Auggie Doggie and Doggie Daddy, Quick Draw McGraw, Yogi Bear, Boo Boo and Ranger Smith, Scooby Doo, Penelope Pitstop, Dastardly and Muttley, Top Cat, Snagglepuss, Magilla Gorilla, Josie and the Pussycats, Blue Falcon and Dynomutt, Birdman, Space Ghost, and many, many more! Includes biographical chapters, as well as extensive appendices. Hardcover, 11 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 270 pages, full color.

NO Dust Jacket - 1st printing. YABBA-DABBA-DOO! Here's the first book ever on the world's largest film animation company and the partnership that created it... With over 300 color photographs, THE ART OF HANNA-BARBARA tells the stories behind the characters we've grown up with: Tom and Jerry, The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Auggie Doggie and Doggie Daddy, Quick Draw McGraw, Yogi Bear, Boo Boo and Ranger Smith, Scooby Doo, Penelope Pitstop, Dastardly and Muttley, Top Cat, Snagglepuss, Magilla Gorilla, Josie and the Pussycats, Blue Falcon and Dynomutt, Birdman, Space Ghost, and many, many more! Includes biographical chapters, as well as extensive appendices. Hardcover, 11 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 270 pages, full color.

1st printing. By Mike Mignola. This stunning two-hundred-page tome looks at the evolution of Mike Mignola's art over ten years on his award-winning comics series. Featuring previously unpublished art, unused and unfinished covers, and drawing upon ten years of sketchbooks, The Art of Hellboy provides the ultimate inside look at Mignola's design, storytelling, and color work, and rare and never-before-seen art reveals the labor involved in creating one of comics' most acclaimed books. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 200 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.95.

2nd and later printings. By Mike Mignola. This stunning two-hundred-page tome looks at the evolution of Mike Mignola's art over ten years on his award-winning comics series. Featuring previously unpublished art, unused and unfinished covers, and drawing upon ten years of sketchbooks, The Art of Hellboy provides the ultimate inside look at Mignola's design, storytelling, and color work, and rare and never-before-seen art reveals the labor involved in creating one of comics' most acclaimed books. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 200 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.95.

1st Printing. The Art of Horror Stories is a feast of nightmares in picture, rescued from the crumbling pages of long-dead periodicals. It ranges over 200 years of the gory, ghoulish and terrifying, from the first Gothic engravings of Mary Shelly's Frankenstein to that rich and varied treasure house of horror illustrations, the pulp magazines. The Art of Horror Stories is a unique passport to a time when cinema was in its infancy and television unknown; when the horror illustrators reigned supreme, captivating a readership of millions with their spine-chilling artwork. Hardcover, 8.5" x 10.5", 176 pages, B&W.

2nd or later Printings. The Art of Horror Stories is a feast of nightmares in picture, rescued from the crumbling pages of long-dead periodicals. It ranges over 200 years of the gory, ghoulish and terrifying, from the first Gothic engravings of Mary Shelly's Frankenstein to that rich and varied treasure house of horror illustrations, the pulp magazines. The Art of Horror Stories is a unique passport to a time when cinema was in its infancy and television unknown; when the horror illustrators reigned supreme, captivating a readership of millions with their spine-chilling artwork. Hardcover, 8.5" x 10.5", 176 pages, B&W.

1st printing. Legendary for what he has done on the page and infamous for what he has said off it, Howard Chaykin ranks among the superstars of modern comics. In The Art of HowardChaykin, go behind the scenes with the creator whose pioneering works include American Flagg! and Black Kiss, and experience the stories of his life as only he can tell them. Filled with no-holds-barred perspective from his longtime friends and colleagues, and featuring an extensive selection of artwork from throughout his career, including many never-before-published pieces from Chaykin's own archives, The Art of Howard Chaykin takes readers on an in-depth journey from the 1970s to today with one of the medium's great storytellers. Hardcover, 200 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Art by Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi, Ed McGuiness, Alex Milne, E.J. Su, Andrew Wildman, and Ashley Wood. The Art of IDW's Transformers collects the best, and some of the rarest, artwork from IDW's run of Transformers comic books into one oversized trade paperback. Celebrating the achievements of the many artists who have left their mark on the material over the years, The Art of IDW's Transformers collects the most memorable work from series such as Beast Wars, Generations, Infiltration, Spotlight, Escalation, Stormbringer, and Evolutions, and splits it up by artist to give an unprecedented look at the impact of talents like MD Bright, Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi, Bob LeFevre, Marcelo Matere, Ed McGuiness, Alex Milne, Robby Musso, James Raiz, Nick Roche, Rob Ruffolo, Klaus Scherwinski, E.J. Su, Andrew Wildman, and Ashley Wood have had on the ROBOTS IN DISGUISE. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 216 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

2nd and later printings. Art by Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi, Ed McGuiness, Alex Milne, E.J. Su, Andrew Wildman, and Ashley Wood. The Art of IDW's Transformers collects the best, and some of the rarest, artwork from IDW's run of Transformers comic books into one oversized trade paperback. Celebrating the achievements of the many artists who have left their mark on the material over the years, The Art of IDW's Transformers collects the most memorable work from series such as Beast Wars, Generations, Infiltration, Spotlight, Escalation, Stormbringer, and Evolutions, and splits it up by artist to give an unprecedented look at the impact of talents like MD Bright, Don Figueroa, Guido Guidi, Bob LeFevre, Marcelo Matere, Ed McGuiness, Alex Milne, Robby Musso, James Raiz, Nick Roche, Rob Ruffolo, Klaus Scherwinski, E.J. Su, Andrew Wildman, and Ashley Wood have had on the ROBOTS IN DISGUISE. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 216 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. By JOHN BARBER. An insider's look at the most anticipated film of 2010! Behind every great Iron Man stands a dedicated group of artists - and now, their secrets are revealed. In THE ART OF IRON MAN 2, you'll find everything from preliminary sketches to fully rendered 3-D images; storyboards to intricate set designs; and all the heroes, villains and technology you've ever imagined! All of Iron Man's new armors, all of Whiplash's weapons, Tony Stark's lab and more are profiled with art and commentary from creators (including comic book fan-favorite Adi Granov). Plus: an unbelievable fold-out section, a sumptuous slipcase and the never-before seen storyboards of the movie's thrilling climax as storyboarded by Genndy Tartakovsky (Star Wars: Clone Wars, Samurai Jack, Powerpuff Girls). Hardcover (with Slipcase), 11 1/2-in. x 10-in., 208 pages, full color Cover price $49.99.

1st printing. Written by Stuart Moore, and 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, THE ART OF IRON MAN 3 provides an insider s look into the making of the highly anticipated film directed by Shane Black and starring Robert Downey Jr. This keepsake volume is co-written by comic book authors and novelists Stuart Moore and Marie Javins! Hardcover (Slipcase) 240 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

1st printing. By JOHN RHETT THOMAS. Cover by ADI GRANOV. FROM COMIC-BOOK LEGEND TO SILVER SCREEN SUPER HERO! Get a close-up look at the evolution of the three on-screen versions of Tony Stark's futuristic armor - and that of his nemesis, the Iron Monger. Learn how the creative minds behind Iron Man brought the blockbuster motion picture to life through the use of storyboards, animatics and previsualization techniques. Experience the wonder of Stark Industries' most cutting-edge technology. Softcover, 11 1/2-in. x 10-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. An exciting new illustrator with a passion for design and detail, James Hottinger is quickly becoming a fan-favorite in fantasy art. His sense of style and humor is matched by his immaculate technique and precision. His girls are pretty amazing as well! This full color gallery of his works also includes an informative step-by-step tutorial. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

1st Edition - 1st printing.

Foreword by Ron Marz. Edited and designed by Joe Pruett.

Desperado and IDW are proud to present a retrospective volume devoted to the career of one of the most popular comic book artists of the last 35 years, Jim Starlin. Covering everything from his humble beginnings to his rise as one of the industry's top creative talents, this book follows the journey of one of the industry's most fascinating talents. From Captain Marvel to Warlock to Dreadstar to Thanos, this oversized volume will have something for every fan of comic book history and art.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 312 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

Limited Signed Edition 1st Edition - 1st printing.

Foreword by Ron Marz. Edited and designed by Joe Pruett.

Desperado and IDW are proud to present a retrospective volume devoted to the career of one of the most popular comic book artists of the last 35 years, Jim Starlin. Covering everything from his humble beginnings to his rise as one of the industry's top creative talents, this book follows the journey of one of the industry's most fascinating talents. From Captain Marvel to Warlock to Dreadstar to Thanos, this oversized volume will have something for every fan of comic book history and art.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 312 pages, full color. Cover price $79.99.