Comic books in 'Art Book'

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Signed Edition

1st printing.

By Missy Bowersox and Carrie Wood.

Over the last few years, as comic book conventions have exploded into massively popular pop culture events, one of the biggest reasons for that has been the rise of cosplay. The Overstreet Guide to Cosplay takes an in-depth look at this vibrant hobby with "how to" articles on the various ways to get a costume together, things to expect at conventions, the issues facing cosplayers today, and a wide variety of topics that even the most seasoned seamstress will find thought-provoking. Cosplay newbies and veterans alike will find a lot to love in this book, particularly since it's packed cosplayer photos.

Featuring a special variant cover previously only offered at the Virginia Comicon, this edition of The Overstreet Guide To Cosplay is signed by author Carrie Wood, contributor and designer Mark Huesman, and contributor Richard Ankney.

Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 100 copies.

Cover price $19.95.

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1st printing. Cover by Scott Newman. What's To Love: No one can deny the cultural impact of Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts, and it has been a singular honor for us to be able to continue his legacy. In 2015, Peanuts celebrates its 65th anniversary, so we thought there was no better way to recognize Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the rest of the gang than to invite some of the world's best-known names in comics, children's books, comic strips, cartoons, and webcomics to come together and show their love for Schulz. What It Is: Peanuts: A Tribute to Charles M. Schulz is a giant love letter from creators new and old from comic strips to webcomics, children's books to comic books. Unprecedented at this scale, it is very rare for the Schulz estate to allow other cartoonists to illustrate the Peanuts gang in their own signature styles. This collection of original stories, pin-ups, and strips pay tribute to Schulz and the world of Peanuts, and includes contributions from Matt Groening (The Simpsons), Raina Telgemeier (Smile), Jen Wang (In Real Life), Patrick McDonnell (Mutts), Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo), Terry Moore (Rachel Rising), Mike Allred (Silver Surfer), Paul Pope (Battling Boy), and many more. Features an introduction by Lincoln Peirce (Big Nate). Authors/Artists (complete): Mike Allred, Art Baltazar, Paige Braddock, Megan Brennan, Frank Cammuso, Colleen Coover, Evan Dorkin, Chynna Flores, Julie Fujii, Shaenon K. Garrity, Melanie Gillman, Jimmy Gownley, Matt Groening, Dan Hipp, Dave Kellett, Keith Knight, Mike Kunkel, Roger Langridge, Jeff Lemire, Jonathan Lemon, Patrick McDonnell, Terry Moore, Dustin Nguyen, Molly Ostertag, Lincoln Peirce, Paul Pope, Hilary Price, Stan Sakai, Chris Schweizer, Ryan Sook, Jeremy Sorese, Raina Telgemeier, Richard Thompson, Lucas Turnbloom, Jen Wang, Mo Willems, Caleb Monroe, and more! Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

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Does NOT include Cover Sash - 1st printing. Edited by Chip Kidd. This beautiful album will dazzle fans of Charles M. Shulz and his much cherished art, providing an unprecedented glimpse into the work of the most brilliant and beloved cartoonist of the 20th century. Reproduced here are more than 500 comic strips, as well as such rarities as a sketchbook from Shulz's army days in the early '40s, his private scrapbook of pre-Peanuts Li'l Folks strips, development sketches for the first versions of Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang, and many more never-before-seen material gathered from Shulz's archives in Santa Rosa, California. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 8-in. x 7-in., 336 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

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1st printing.

Foreword by Todd McFarlane.

See the art that helped create the Grammy Award Nominated music video Do the Evolution by legendary band Pearl Jam, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2017 inductee. Directed by visionary comics legend Todd McFarlane and veteran animator Kevin Altieri, this achievement in animation told a graphic and dark history of the world in four gripping minutes and is widely considered one of the best music videos of all time.

Now, the full story of the making of this historic video will be told in this art book. Lushly illustrated by the video's striking animation cells with never before seen storyboards and designs from the video, the video's co-producer, Joe Pearson, will guide readers through the fascinating process of bringing the band's vision to life in this one-of-a-kind book.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 12-in. x 9-in., 200 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

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1st printing.

Introduction by Thomas E. Siniegoski.

Pencil and Ink is a new collection of Frank Cho's personal works that focuses primarily on his exceptional pencil and ink drawings. Filled with over 120 pieces from the last two decades, it contains works not published in Frank's previous book, The Art of Frank Cho.

This companion title features his most recent ballpoint-pen women, nudes, sketches and studies of the figure. This reveal Frank's passion for the human form, crosshatching and the line as well as his love of storytelling. Also included are recent Sherlock Holmes and monster drawings, along with Jungle Queen commissions done over the years.

With a wide range of both completed and unfinished creations, this collection gives you the opportunity to view the artist's craft through its many stages.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $39.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

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1st printing.

Introduction by Thomas E. Siniegoski.

Pencil and Ink is a new collection of Frank Cho's personal works that focuses primarily on his exceptional pencil and ink drawings. Filled with over 120 pieces from the last two decades, it contains works not published in Frank's previous book, The Art of Frank Cho.

This companion title features his most recent ballpoint-pen women, nudes, sketches and studies of the figure. This reveal Frank's passion for the human form, crosshatching and the line as well as his love of storytelling. Also included are recent Sherlock Holmes and monster drawings, along with Jungle Queen commissions done over the years.

With a wide range of both completed and unfinished creations, this collection gives you the opportunity to view the artist's craft through its many stages.

Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $24.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Perfect World II is a collection of stunning promotional art from famous game studio Perfect World, Co., Ltd, that brings the larger-than-life characters and settings of Perfect World's creations directly into its audiences' grasp. Four sections covering character posters, scene posters, plot posters and case studies present a visual feast for CG art fans with stunning images of characters, settings and battles both conceptual and realized in their games. Now the work of these award-winning artists - many of which have never been published before - have been assembled in a collection that reveals Perfect World's visions of gods, goddesses, demons, and angels, all set against the epic background of Chinese mythology. Softcover, 10-in. x 14-in., 176 pages, full color Cover price $35.00.

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1st printing. By Alan Aldridge with Harry Willock. A look at the art and life of the man John Lennon called the "Royal Master of Images to Their Majesties, The Beatles", deisgner of Elton John's "Captain Fantastic" record jacket, and his own book "The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast" this innovative illustrator's works are immortalized in books and magazines, on posters, and record jackets. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 78 pages, Text with full color and B&W illustrations. Cover price $14.95.

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1st printing. Art and Cover by Dale Keown. Collection of 24 postcards, featuring 12 different images of the monstrous Pitt, his allies, and his enemies! 7-in. x 4 3/4-in., 24 postcards, full color Cover price $9.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Featuring over 2 million members, PIXIV is Japan's ultimate online art community. The web site allows creators to show off their work, share feedback, and grow into even better artists. The PIXIV ALMANAC collects artwork from some of the community's most talented members, showcasing a variety of colorful anime, manga and cg art styles. Plus, the book also includes many works featuring Japan's most popular synthetic singing sensation - Hatsune Miku! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 258 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

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1st Printing - George Vega sketchbook. Softcover, 8" x 10", 32 pages, full color.

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1st printing. Poison Heart is a collection of illustrations done for various publishing houses, magazines, comic book covers, private collections, and for his personal fun for clients ranging from Heavy Metal Magazine and Zenescope Entertainment to Penthouse Magazine and Imagine FX. Take a cool ride flipping through the pages full of digital paintings, pencil renderings, and step-by-step illustrations. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 60 pages, full color. Cover price $20.00.

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1st printing. By Klarissa "Kay" Austin. Pokémon: Trainer's Mini Exploration Guide to Hoenn is a perfect on-the-go guide to many of the exciting Pokémon in the Pokémon universe, including Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip, and more! This book offers an incredible treasure trove of Pokémon art in this unique small format. Learn about Pokémon of the tropical Hoenn region! A great gift for fans of all ages, this official mini-art book is a must-have for Pokémon fans. Hardcover, 5-in. x 4-in., 112 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $11.99.

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1st printing. By Joseph Michael Linsner. Ever wanted to impress your friends with a handy selection of the very best Dawn paintings in one portable collection? Well, wish no more! The Portable Dawn measures a compact four by five inches and is packed with 64 full-page paintings by Dawn's creator, Joseph Michael Linsner. This volume includes many new, previously unpublished paintings - all in full color and all focusing on the goddess known as Dawn! Painted by Joseph Michael Linsner. Softcover, 4-in. x 5-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Born to be Bad!" Selected by Michael Barson. BORN TO BE BAD is the sizzling sequel to the sin-soaked success of 1988, LOST, LONELY, AND VICIOUS - an all new collection of 31 indescribable movie posters, beautifully reproduced as tear-and send postcards. BORN TO BE BAD is not only fantastic fun, but is fully of high moral purpose. The sheer artistic range of the posters is staggering, from the Goya-esque rendering of VENDETTA to the crude tabloid imagery of THE FLAMING TEEN AGE. And the messages of the posters are equally broad, from the shame exposes of both UNMARRIED and UNHOLY WIFE to the unrepentant BLONDE SAVAGE and CRY BABY KILLER. And don't forget...RUBBER RACKETEERS, GUN CRAZY, TEENAGERS FROM OUTER SPACE, CAT GIRL, DELINQUENT PARENTS, and... Softcover (Horizontal Format), 8 1/2-in. x 5 1/2-in., 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $8.95.

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Cover by Frank Miller and Bill Black. Art by John Byrne, Frank Miller, Terry Austin, Howard Chaykin, George Perez, Marshall Rogers, Bob McLeod, Gil Kane, Pat Broderick, John Beatty, Bill Black, Jerry Ordway, Joe Staton and Alex Toth. AC Comics presents a portfolio of loose pin-ups featuring pretty women, by some of the leading lights of early 1980s mainstream comics. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

Add to cart Near Mint $41.00

Add to cart Near Mint $41.00

1st printing. Art and cover by Mark Rudolph. Chronicling the last decade of Mark Rudolph' s metal-related illustrations, caricatures, album covers, T-shirt designs and posters in one volume. Mark' s unique Mad Magazine take on extreme metal caught on with readers and bands alike, leading to him working with some of extreme metal' s most celebrated bands. PROFANE CREATIONS: THE METAL ART OF MARK RUDOLPH features bands like Carcass, Autopsy, Broken Hope, Dismember, Black Dahlia Murder, Paradise Lost, King Diamond, Celtic Frost and so many others. The curated art within is filled with notes and process commentary in a lavishly printed, large scale format. It's a who' s who of heavy metal from the 80s to present day. Softcover, 11-in. x 11-in., 178 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. By Luis Royo. The third volume of the Prohibited book saga, which completes the trilogy, contains a sensational illustrated story full of eroticism written by Luis Royo. Hardcover, 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

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1st printing. Story and Art by Brian Wood. PUBLIC DOMAIN collects close to five years of preliminary and post-CHANNEL ZERO design and artwork, including close to 60 pages of never-seen comics from creator Brian Wood's art school years. Also included are dozens of deleted scenes, rejected pages, posters, sketches, script excerpts, creator's notes and character designs from the original series, as well as the contents of the special CHANNEL ZERO issue "Dupe", which remains out of print and unavailable since early 1999. All told, PUBLIC DOMAIN is a complete and fascinating collection detailing the origin of the concepts and characters that appeared in CHANNEL ZERO, the method that Wood employed to produce the series, and a detailed behind-the-scenes look at the whole creative process. Beautifully designed and meticulously compiled and edited by the creator himself, PUBLIC DOMAIN is a must-have for all CHANNEL ZERO and Brian Wood fans, for budding artists and writers, and for students of the graphic narrative format. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 7-in.x 11-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

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Gramercy Books Edition - 1st printing. By Robert Lesser. Pulp Art is the groundbreaking book of one of America's most important and spectacular forms of illustration art. Preserved herein are most of the still-existing originals created for the pulp covers, never-before-seen in all their sharply focused, vibrantly colored brilliance, and featuring work by such renowned visionaries as Virgil Finlay, J. Allen St. John, Rafael de Soto, Hannes Bok, Frank R. Paul, and many others. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 182 pages, full color.

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1st printing.

By Neil McGinness (with Contributions by Dan DiDio). Cover by George Rozen. Back Cover by Walter M. Baumhofer. Foreword by Frank Miller.

Pulp Power gives fans a rare glimpse into the pre-war pulp novel decade of the 1930s, a period of bold action and adventure storytelling that ultimately led to the creation of the comic book and the superheroes we know and love today.

In more than 500 novels written between 1930 and 1940, The Shadow, Doc Savage, and the Street & Smith universe of characters captivated a generation of Americans with their heroic exploits and inspired a new generation of writers to create a pantheon of comic book superheroes in their mold.

In Pulp Power, hundreds of these eye-catching covers are reproduced as a collection for the first time. Comics legend Dan DiDio provides context for the cover illustrations alongside a narrative discussion of the influence of the Street & Smith superhero universe on legendary creators such as Orson Welles, Truman Capote, Michael Chabon, George Lucas, Agnes Moorehead, James Patterson, Walter Mosley, Dwayne Johnson, Frank Miller, James Bama, Jim Steranko, Jim Lee, Gail Simone, and many more.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 352 pages, full color.

Cover price $65.00.

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1st printing. Art by Will Nichols. Punch Drunk Moustache is the off-the-clock work of eight animation industry artists with the insatiable need to tell stories. Each artist showcases new ideas infused with unique personal style. Get ready for stunning visual development and never before seen concepts. Giants, androids, strange beasts, brave animals, magic, mystery, and everyday folks collide in these vividly imagined tales. With Punch Drunk Moustache, the gloves are off! Softcover (Horizontal Format), 9-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

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2nd and later printings. Art by Will Nichols. Punch Drunk Moustache is the off-the-clock work of eight animation industry artists with the insatiable need to tell stories. Each artist showcases new ideas infused with unique personal style. Get ready for stunning visual development and never before seen concepts. Giants, androids, strange beasts, brave animals, magic, mystery, and everyday folks collide in these vividly imagined tales. With Punch Drunk Moustache, the gloves are off! Softcover (Horizontal Format), 9-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

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2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. By David Macaulay. Since the publication of CATHEDRAL in 1973, David Macaulay has acquired natiopnal and international acclaim. His books have been translated into a dozen different languages, and he has been honored with countless awards, including a medal from the American Institute of Architects for being "an outstanding illustrator and recorder of architectural accomplishments." PYRAMID, David Macaulay's third book, is an impressive look at what many consider to be among the most awesome of man's creations. Softcover, 9-in.x 12-in., 80 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

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Artists renditions of characters from the Radical Publishing Universe. 36 pages, full color.

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1st printing. Featuring unmatched artwork of heroes, heroines, demons, and gods, Rage of Bahamut has taken the mobile world by storm to become the world's most popular mobile card battle game! Rage of Bahamut: Official Art Works includes some of the best artwork from the epic card game, plus exclusive interviews with the game's artists. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

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1st printing. Text By Peter Aperlo. Photography by Clay Enos, Chris Strother, and Justin Lubin. GO BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE MAKING OF REBEL MOON PARTS 1 AND 2. REBEL MOON: WURM: EX MATERIA: HEROES & MONSTERS goes behind the scenes of the epic science-fantasy event to explore the characters, creatures and themes. Bursting with exclusive on-set photography, concept art, costume designs, storyboards by ZACK SNYDER, and more, accompanied by cast and crew interviews, the book takes an in-depth look at the making of both films. Hardcover, 12-in.x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

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1st Printing. Featuring the best of the best artists from Tokion magazine from over a decade of issues. Hardcover, horizontal format, 9.5" x 8.5", 176 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

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Add to cart Fine $24.00

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Volume 1 - 1st printing.

The undead crave girls who wear lacy underthings! Or so it would seem, as writer/artist Rich Larson creates his first installment of this disturbing and delightful series!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in x 11-in, 64 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing.

The undead crave girls who wear lacy underthings! Or so it would seem, as writer/artist Rich Larson creates his second installment of this disturbing and delightful series!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in x 11-in, 64 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

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1st printing.

Text and Art by Paul Gerrard. Foreword by Richard Taylor.

A gorgeous art book showcasing the surreal character and costume designs of Paul Gerrard.

From Hellboy and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to Battle: Los Angeles and Dungeons & Dragons (2023), his surreal sci-fi figures and landscapes have captured the imagination and admiration of movie and art fans worldwide. This stunning art book presents what we all want to know: What is the story behind these otherworldly, phantasmagorical creatures? How did they come to be?

Here are Gerrard's best-known fan-favorite creations alongside all-new and never-before-seen gods and machines.

Hardcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.99.

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Add to cart Near Mint $13.00

1st printing. From alien invasions to the singularity: the road to Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron! The whole world knows the Avengers now, but this special collection returns to the roots of Earth's Mightiest and sets the path for new adventures! See how the Avengers went from a rag-tag team to a fighting force. Just in time for MARVEL'S AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON, this keepsake volume collects art, interviews, and photography from IRON MAN: ART OF THE MOVIE HC, IRON MAN: THE ART OF IRON MAN 2 HC, IRON MAN 3: THE ART OF THE MOVIE HC, CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE ART OF CAPTAIN AMERICA - THE FIRST AVENGER HC, CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER - ART OF THE MOVIE HC, THOR: THE ART OF THOR THE MOVIE HC, THOR: THE DARK WORLD - THE ART OF THE MOVIE HC, and AVENGERS: THE ART OF MARVEL'S AVENGERS HC. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 240 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

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Does NOT Include Slipcase - 1st printing. From alien invasions to the singularity: the road to Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron! The whole world knows the Avengers now, but this special collection returns to the roots of Earth's Mightiest and sets the path for new adventures! See how the Avengers went from a rag-tag team to a fighting force. Just in time for MARVEL'S AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON, this keepsake volume collects art, interviews, and photography from IRON MAN: ART OF THE MOVIE HC, IRON MAN: THE ART OF IRON MAN 2 HC, IRON MAN 3: THE ART OF THE MOVIE HC, CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE ART OF CAPTAIN AMERICA - THE FIRST AVENGER HC, CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER - ART OF THE MOVIE HC, THOR: THE ART OF THOR THE MOVIE HC, THOR: THE DARK WORLD - THE ART OF THE MOVIE HC, and AVENGERS: THE ART OF MARVEL'S AVENGERS HC. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 240 pages, full color.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Robotech Art 1: The Official Guide to the Robotech Universe!"

Edited by Kay Reynolds and Ardith Carlton.

This is a comprehensive look at the entire run of the classic sci/fi space opera that captured the imagination of an entire generation. Includes synopsis for every single episode of Macross, Masters, and The New Generation. Also features character designs and an in-depth look at popular anime and manga from the seventies and eighties.

Hardcover (Leatherbound with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 254 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 1,200 copies.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Robotech Art 1: The Official Guide to the Robotech Universe!"

Edited by Kay Reynolds and Ardith Carlton.

This is a comprehensive look at the entire run of the classic sci/fi space opera that captured the imagination of an entire generation. Includes synopsis for every single episode of Macross, Masters, and The New Generation. Also features character designs and an in-depth look at popular anime and manga from the seventies and eighties.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 254 pages, full color.

NOTE: "This is an absolute must have for any child of the eighties who grew up watching these shows." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $16.95.

Add to cart Fine $36.00

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Sentinels!"

Edited by Carl Macek.

Featuring character designs, behind the scenes material, and insight into The Sentinels, the story that follows the continuing adventures of Ruck Hunter, Lisa, and the rest of your favorite Robotech heroes.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 136 pages, full color.

Add to cart Near Mint $31.95

Add to cart Near Mint $31.95

1st printing. Story and art by Steven Brower. The legacy of Grove Press is well known within literary circles - how Barney Rosset bought a fledgling but failing publishing company in the early 1950s and changed the world of letters in America, and perhaps the very culture as well; Grove Press brought to national prominence the writers, art, and artists of the avant-garde. Such groundbreaking works as Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett, Last Exit to Brooklyn by Hubert Selby and Naked Lunch by William Burroughs represented a literary vanguard. Equally innovative, and ultimately as influential, Grove Press book covers reflected not only the work inside, but also the prevailing zeitgeist. The iconoclastic writing was echoed in the packaging, a marriage of imagery and the written word that had not been seen before, or, perhaps, since. The covers, the work of a young artist named Roy Kuhlman, who arrived on Grove's doorstep in 1951, contributed invaluably to the company's image as a distinguished and innovative publishing house. Before long, the inventive, two-and-three color covers featuring Kuhlmans abstract expressionist approach to design, set the tone for the next two decades, imitated but never equaled. His jazz-like improvisational paintings and graphics for Grove Press books in the 50s and 60s introduced an Abstract Expressionist style to graphic design. Work from all of Kuhlmans oeuvre is included in this handsome volume, over 300 in all, with an emphasis on the Grove covers. To date, the public has seen little of Kuhlmanss total creative output. It is all assembled here for the first time, displaying depth, variety, and innovation. It is at once illustrative, abstract, conceptual, comical, serious and revolutionary. ROY KUHLMAN: Reluctant Modernist is a celebration of and a tribute to this important designers creative métier. It is the very definition of avant-garde. Softcover, 9-in.x 12-in., 312 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $45.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

Add to cart Near Mint $17.00

1st printing. Story and art by Mark Stafford. A compilation of comics, art and graphics by the cartoonist Mark Stafford, collecting his small press books, magazine strips, anthology contributions and previously unpublished works under two covers for the first time. Salmonella Smorgasbord will also contain a hefty selection of Mark's illustration work, as well as theatre posters, record covers, beer labels and t-shirt designs, cartoons, collaborations and other flights of fancy. From the rare and unforgettable to the obscure and inexcusable, if he rendered it it will all be here. Apart from the stuff he left out. Softcover, 256 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $39.99.

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1st Printing - Art by Nathan Jurevicius. Jurevicius' first book featuring a selection of his artwork, comic strips and vinyl figures. 5.5" x 7", full color. Cover price $15.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $15.00

Add to cart Near Mint $15.00

1st printing. By Drew Friedman. A new collection of recent color and black-and-white portraits of comedians (Buster Keaton, Gilbert Gottfried, Groucho Marx, Selma Diamond, Moms Mabley, Brother Theodore), writers (Kurt Vonnegut, Alan Zwiebel, Bruce Jay Friedman, Arnie Kogan), musicians (B.B. King, Bob Dylan, Al Kooper, Sammy Davis, Jr., Weird Al), directors (Elaine May, Terry Zwigoff), comic book legends (Max Gaines, Bill Gaines, Kelly Freas, Ron Turner), actors (Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney, Jr, Rondo Hatton, Peter Falk) and other famous, infamous, and not-so-famous human beings. In addition to over 150 images, this collection features the eight-page comic strip, "R. Crumb and Me." Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.95

Add to cart Near Mint $19.95

About Fandom, Underground Culture, The Comics Industry, Talking Animals, A Gonzo Cartoonist, and Other Stuff!

1st printing. Introduction by Sergio Aragones. For over fifty years, Scott Shaw! has been writing and drawing allegedly funny stuff for mainstream comics sold on spinner racks (including Sonic the Hedgehog, Captain Carrot, and The Simpsons), underground comix sold in head shops -and almost everything in between. Finally, here's the first collection starring the award-winning cartoonist's most notorious characters (including Scott himself!), with over 200 pages of offbeat stories, plus surprises and silliness from the depths of his archives! Softcover, 332 pages, B&W. Cover price $30.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $49.00

1st printing. The SCP Foundation Artbook Series by Aloha Comics / Para-Books is based on an ambitious international web project scpwiki.com. This volume wrapped in black leather imitation and a dust jacket. Contains such famous objects as The Shy Guy, The Sculpture, Hard-to-Destroy Reptile, Able, Cain, and many other monstrous creatures and intriguing stories that will send a chill down your spine. Read detailed reports imitating real SCP Foundation documents, complemented by additional infographic materials, and illustrated by professional artists from all around the world. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $59.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $49.00

Add to cart Near Mint $49.00

1st printing. The SCP Foundation Artbook Series by Aloha Comics / Para-Books is based on an ambitious international web project scpwiki.com. This volume wrapped in red leather imitation and a dust jacket. Contains such famous objects as Plague Doctor, Possessive Mask, Red Reality, The Stairwell and many other monstrous creatures and intriguing stories that will send a chill down your spine. Read detailed reports imitating real SCP Foundation documents, complemented by additional infographic materials, and illustrated by professional artists from all around the world. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $59.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $49.00

Add to cart Near Mint $49.00

1st printing. The SCP Foundation Artbook Series by Aloha Comics / Para-Books is based on an ambitious international web project scpwiki.com. This volume wrapped in yellow leather imitation and a dust jacket. Contains such famous objects as The Old Man, UnLondon, Red Sea Object, The Clockworks and many other monstrous creatures and intriguing stories that will send a chill down your spine. Read detailed reports imitating real SCP Foundation documents, complemented by additional infographic materials, and illustrated by professional artists from all around the world. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $59.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $44.99

Add to cart Near Mint $44.99

1st printing. Text by Chris Allcock. Be more pirate! Immerse yourself in Rare's shared-world pirate adventure game Sea of Thieves with this stunning guide. A lavishly illustrated art book bursting with a wealth of new material including 100s of pieces of art with commentary from the game's creators. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $44.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $13.00

Add to cart Near Mint $13.00

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.

Add to cart Very Fine $36.00

1st Printing. Art and cover by Dominique WETZ. A collection of pin-ups, cheesecake, and bad girl art from a true master! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12 1/2-in., 48 pages, PC/PB&W. MATURE READERS.

Add to cart Near Mint $15.00

Add to cart Near Mint $15.00

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.

Add to cart Near Mint $39.95

Add to cart Near Mint $39.95

Add to cart Very Fine $32.00

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.

Add to cart Very Fine $24.00

Add to cart Very Good $10.00

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.