Comic books in 'Art Book'

Chew DressUp 2013 Sketchbook/San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Sketchbook. Rob Guillory cover and art. 5.5" x 8.5"

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Bill Bronson.

Artist/writer Bill Bronson takes a mockin' and rockin' look at horror and grrl-power, and comes up with a crunchy mix of tricks and treats he calls Chicks & Monsters. A multi-flavored package of cruel-to-be-cool comics and painfully delightful drawings, Bronson's work can be described as a kind of punk Charles Addams for the new millennium.

Plus, pages of pin-ups, sketches, and other decidedly demented and morbidly fascinating artwork!

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

Cover price $9.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

By Jim Gresham.

With emphasis on the 1930s and 1940s films released by Universal Pictures, Children of the Night comprises over 1,000 posters showcasing some of the very best and iconic images ever created for horror cinema.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 294 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 70 copies.

2nd and later printings.

By Jim Gresham.

With emphasis on the 1930s and 1940s films released by Universal Pictures, Children of the Night comprises over 1,000 posters showcasing some of the very best and iconic images ever created for horror cinema.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 294 pages, full color.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "What Music They Make!"

By Jim Gresham.

Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, and The Wolf Man are probably the most recognizable monsters in cinema history. These monsters are the icons of Horror. Children of the Night presented the first comprehensive collection of posters for these titles and many other horror titles of the 1920s to the 1940s. What Music They Make completes the project, filling in over 1500 additional horror poster images from that time period. Most are completely new images on over 300 pages, and the book contains posters and images not seen in decades with an emphasis on complete lobby card sets, as well as wonderful posters not pictured in Children.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $129.99.

1st printing. Text by Roger Hill. Art and cover by Matt Fox. Matt Fox (1906-1988) first gained notoriety for his jarring cover paintings on the pulp magazine Weird Tales from 1943 to 1951. His almost primitive artistry encompassed ghouls, demons, and grotesqueries of all types, evoking a disquieting horror vibe that no one since has ever matched. Fox suffered with chronic pain throughout his life, and that anguish permeated his classic 1950s cover illustrations and his lone story for Chilling Tales, putting them at the top of all pre-code horror comic enthusiasts' want lists. Comic art historian Roger Hill tells Fox's life story, through an informative biographical essay, augmented with an insightful introduction by From the Tomb editor Peter Normanton. This full-color hardcover also showcases his Weird Tales covers and interior illustrations, and a special Atlas Comics gallery with examples of his inking over Gil Kane, Larry Lieber, and others. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. Along with Frazetta, Bisley, and Emond, Joe Chiodo was one of the original four cover illustratiors hand-picked by Verotik publisher Glenn Danzig to represent the Verotik look. Chiodo's work outside of Verotik, of course, speaks for itself. Here is a man's work, who dabbled in everything from players at Wildstorm, to DC, Marvel, and Harris. Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $24.95.

Includes Cover Sleeve

1st printing.

A collection of artwork by Eric Canete featuring characters from all across the pop culture spectrum including Batwoman, Spawn, the Inhumans, Spider-Man, GI Joe, Aeon Flux, Doctor Strange, the Avengers, Harley Quinn, Star Wars, and more!

Softcover (with Cover Sleeve), 6-in. x 9-in., 56 pages, B&W.

Does NOT Include Cover Sleeve

1st printing.

A collection of artwork by Eric Canete featuring characters from all across the pop culture spectrum including Batwoman, Spawn, the Inhumans, Spider-Man, GI Joe, Aeon Flux, Doctor Strange, the Avengers, Harley Quinn, Star Wars, and more!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 56 pages, B&W.

1st printing. Blending the style of the past with the women of the present, this book is a first-of-its-kind celebration of modern black pin-up beauty. Black pin-ups existed during the "Golden Age of Pin-ups," but like other black artists of the time, they often did not receive the same attention as their white contemporaries. This new book shines the spotlight on ten of today's best pin-up photographers and their work with over 50 of today's most beautiful black pin-up models. With images ranging from classic pin-up glamour to retro-inspired fetish photography, this collection of works shows the diversity of flavors found in contemporary black pin-up culture. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

1st printing.

Text by Chris Ware and Ira Glass. Art and cover by Chris Ware.

Chris Ware presents a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes autobiographical visual monograph, and opens a revealing window into the worlds he inhabits. This book serves as a personal chronicle of a contemporary iconic illustrator, and is a must-have for those interested in illustration, graphic novels, and pop culture.

Hardcover, 13-in. x 18-in. 280 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.98.

1st printing.

A collection of original watercolors published in Good Housekeeping Magazine from 1938 to 1944. Featuring all your Disney favorites - Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and Pluto! This book was used to promote an exhibition of this wonderful artwork held by Alexander Gallery December 3 to December 23 in New York City in 1987.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 132 pages, full color. All Ages

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Signed and numbered by Alex Schomburg and Jon Gustafson - 1st printing. By Jon Gustafson. Art book showcasing the works of Alex Schomburg. Introductions by Harlan Ellison, Stan Lee, and Kelly Freas. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 108 Pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: Limited to 500 copies.

1st Printing. Art book showcasing the works of Alex Schomburg. Introductions by Harlan Ellison, Stan Lee, and Kelly Freas. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 108 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. Showcasing the beautiful artwork of manga creator Daisuke Moriyama! CHRONICLE features full color artwork from the popular Chrono Crusade and World Embryo series, plus pieces from across the artist's career. Included you'll find manga covers, bonus pinups, card game images, RPG artwork, and more! Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $24.00

Add to cart Near Mint $24.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "From Announcement Through the Year of Release!"

Text By Matt Burns.

Starting with the announcement trailer in 2014, Overwatch's award-winning cinematics captured the hearts of millions across the world, introducing them to a hopeful science-fiction world where heroes are needed. Crafting these animated shorts required the Blizzard cinematics team to explore new ways of animated film making with a bold new art style, more frequent releases, and intimate collaboration with the game team.

The Cinematic Art of Overwatch illustrate how Overwatch's richly imagined characters and world were brought to life through cinematic storytelling.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 244 pages, full color.

Cover price $45.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $32.00

Add to cart Very Fine $26.00

Volume 2 - 1st printing."2017-2020!"

Text By Jake Gerli.

The first wave of Overwatch cinematics captured the imagination of millions of fans around the world. After the game released in 2016, Blizzard Entertainment embarked on a new mission to take cinematic storytelling to the next level. From the intense, action-packed rush of "Shooting Star" to the somber, noble ethos of "Honor and Glory," the creative team wanted to highlight a different side of the game's beloved heroes.

Covering all of the official Overwatch cinematics made from 2017-2020, The Cinematic Art of Overwatch Volume 2 showcases hundreds of pieces of never-before-seen artwork and documents the epic creative journey that Blizzard took to bring these films to life.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $45.00.

1st printing. By Roy G. Krenkel. Roy G. Krenkel draws in a classic, fine-art, Old Master style that is rarely seen these days. Here are 180 of his best sketches, drawings, and paintings on historical sublects and settings. Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 82 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.00.

1st printing. By David Macaulay. The superb design, magnificent illustrations, and clearly presented information that distinguished all of David Macaulay's books is nowhere more evident than in this marvelous creation of the imaginary Roman city of Verbonia. Through his impressively detailed drawings and clear descriptive text, Macaulay shows how superbly the Romans built new and exciting, yet functional, cities for the people who were to inhabit them. Softcover, 9-in.x 12-in., 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $3.00

2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. By David Macaulay. The superb design, magnificent illustrations, and clearly presented information that distinguished all of David Macaulay's books is nowhere more evident than in this marvelous creation of the imaginary Roman city of Verbonia. Through his impressively detailed drawings and clear descriptive text, Macaulay shows how superbly the Romans built new and exciting, yet functional, cities for the people who were to inhabit them. Softcover, 9-in.x 12-in., 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Featuring concept art from the massive multiplayer online role-playing games City of Heroes and City of Villains! Softcover, full color.

1st printing. The definitive CLAMP artbook series is finally available outside Japan! With its counterpart KURO, SHIRO features stunning art from through the careers of the legendary artists, from RG Veda to Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card. The perfect gift for the discening manga and anime fan. The professional debut of CLAMP in 1989 with RG Veda brought a new energy and style to fantasy manga, and the four-member manga collective would go on to reinvigorate and revolutionize nearly every genre. But what has set CLAMP apart from other master storytellers is the consistent beauty and creativity in their visual art. Last year, fans in Japan got a chance to celebrate this aspect of CLAMP with an acclaimed exhibition at the National Art Center in Tokyo. As part of the meticulous process of curating and restoring CLAMP's art for the exhibition, two premium art books were produced: SHIRO and KURO. Now fans worldwide will have a chance to sample the magic of that event with this English edition. Drawing on not just manga and anime but also a variety of rarities, such as magazine bonuses, a video game, a telephone card, and other official merchandise and communications, CLAMP Official Artbook COLOR SHIRO features art from series including: Tsubasa -RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE- Cardcaptor Sakura Chobits Magic Knight Rayearth xxxHOLiC CLOVER Angelic Layer X Tokyo Babylon …and many more, including a piece created for this art book and the exhibition! Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $55.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Prehistoric Life!" Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Prehistoric Man!" Compiled by William Stout. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Very Fine $7.00

Add to cart Fine $5.00

Add to cart Fine $5.00

1st printing. By Nicky Wright. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 230 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $19.99

1st Printing. Written by Peter Haining. The period between the World Wars—the era of sexual liberation, Prohibition, the rise of organized crime, and the Great Depression—was also the classic era of American pulp magazines, the subject of this fascinating volume. Pulps, with their lurid color covers depicting the thrills of sex and violence, and with stories to match inside, fuelled Americas dreams—and nightmares. For a few cents they offered everything young men wanted: sex, action, adventure. But they also fostered the talents of some of the greatest popular writers of the century—Arthur C. Clarke, Isaac Asimov, Raymond Chandler, James M. Cain, and Dashiell Hammett, among others—and virtually invented the genres of science fiction and hard-boiled crime. From the cheap thrills of the hot and spicy pulps and the sexual sadism of the shudder pulps to the weird worlds of the fantasy, sci-fi, and horror pulps, this book displays their art and tells their history, capturing the original magazines in all their sleazy, sensational glory! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 224 pages, Text with color and B&W illustrations. Cover price $39.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $24.95

Add to cart Near Mint $24.95

Add to cart Fine $14.75

1st printing. By Anthony Taylor. Preface by David Dasimalchian. Foreword by Jonathan Maberry. What we now know as horror was born on a rainy night in 1816, when a candle-lit writing contest between famous friends spawned Frankenstein... and eventually grew into an international genre and film sensation! Classic Monsters, Modern Art documents and reimagines the trajectory of Gothic horror, from film's silent era all the way to the turn of the millennium. Featuring exclusive artwork from more than 65 artists and a richly detailed chronicle from genre expert Anthony Taylor, this incredible volume brings together the canonical and the contemporary to create a truly original, timeless experience: a riveting journey through the history of film's most iconic monsters by way of modern art. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

1st printing.

Edited by Alex Chun.

CLASSIC PIN-UPS FROM A GIANT OF THE FIELD - A collection of the rare '50s pin-ups that led to the artist's final gig, as Playboy's first star cartoonist. In the rarefied realm of classic cartoon pin-up art, nobody did it better than Jack Cole. With his quirky line drawings and sensual watercolors, Cole, under Hugh Hefner's guiding hand, catapulted to stardom in the 1950s as Playboy's marquee cartoonist, a position he held until his untimely death at the age of 43. Jack Cole has been justly celebrated as the creator of Plastic Man and an innovative comic book artist of the 1940s (especially in Art Spiegelman and Chip Kidd's Jack Cole and Plastic Man: Forms stretched To Their Limits).

After finishing his 14-year run on Plastic Man, he found himself looking for something new. According to Cole, his savior was the Humorama line of down-market digest magazines. This girls and gags magazine circuit proved to be the perfect training ground to regain his footing and develop his craft at single panel "gag" cartoons. His ability to render the female form was already without peer. Though he signed his cartoons "Jake," Cole's exquisite line drawings and masterful use of ink-wash - a skill he carried over to Playboy - betrayed his pseudonym. In comparison to his contemporaries, however, Cole was probably Humorama's least prolific artist.

Though his images were frequently used for covers, Cole's cartoons were few and far between, with scarcely a single drawing appearing every five issues. Along with a foreword by editor Alex Chun, this volume (originally released in a now out-of-print hardcover edition that now fetches high prices on the secondhand market) collects the best of these hidden gems, including several shot from Cole's stunning original art. Most of these drawings have not seen print elsewhere since their original publication.

Hardcover, 104 pages, PC/PB&W.

NO Dust Jacket - 1st printing.

Edited by Alex Chun.

CLASSIC PIN-UPS FROM A GIANT OF THE FIELD - A collection of the rare '50s pin-ups that led to the artist's final gig, as Playboy's first star cartoonist. In the rarefied realm of classic cartoon pin-up art, nobody did it better than Jack Cole. With his quirky line drawings and sensual watercolors, Cole, under Hugh Hefner's guiding hand, catapulted to stardom in the 1950s as Playboy's marquee cartoonist, a position he held until his untimely death at the age of 43. Jack Cole has been justly celebrated as the creator of Plastic Man and an innovative comic book artist of the 1940s (especially in Art Spiegelman and Chip Kidd's Jack Cole and Plastic Man: Forms stretched To Their Limits).

After finishing his 14-year run on Plastic Man, he found himself looking for something new. According to Cole, his savior was the Humorama line of down-market digest magazines. This girls and gags magazine circuit proved to be the perfect training ground to regain his footing and develop his craft at single panel "gag" cartoons. His ability to render the female form was already without peer. Though he signed his cartoons "Jake," Cole's exquisite line drawings and masterful use of ink-wash - a skill he carried over to Playboy - betrayed his pseudonym. In comparison to his contemporaries, however, Cole was probably Humorama's least prolific artist.

Though his images were frequently used for covers, Cole's cartoons were few and far between, with scarcely a single drawing appearing every five issues. Along with a foreword by editor Alex Chun, this volume (originally released in a now out-of-print hardcover edition that now fetches high prices on the secondhand market) collects the best of these hidden gems, including several shot from Cole's stunning original art. Most of these drawings have not seen print elsewhere since their original publication.

Hardcover, 104 pages, PC/PB&W.

1st Edition - 1st printing.

Edited by David Frangioni.

Clint Eastwood is not a man; he is a nameless vigilante, a vengeful detective, bare-knuckle boxer, bounty hunter, Secret Service agent, Academy Award-winning director, and general force of retribution. Drawn from the author's 10,000-piece collection, Clint Eastwood: Icon paints a fascinating portrait of its subject through the art associated with his films. With more than 400 unique pieces, this trove gathers posters, lobby cards, studio ads, original art, and esoteric film memorabilia from around the world.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $49.95

Revised and Expanded Edition - 1st printing.

Edited by David Frangioni.

Clint Eastwood is a nameless vigilante, a vengeful detective, a bare-knuckle boxer, a Secret Service agent, and countless other definitive screen archetypes now embedded in our shared pop-culture consciousness. However you define him, Clint Eastwood has a powerful and extremely recognizable image that exists as something beyond the narratives of his films. Featuring a wealth of additional content, this new edition of Clint Eastwood: Icon presents an unprecedented collection of film art and rare material surrounding the legendary actor. This comprehensive trove gathers together poster art, lobby cards, standees, Italian Spaghetti Western Premier posters, studio ads, and esoteric film memorabilia from around the world.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

1st printing. Text by Fred Burke. Introduction by Stephen R. Bissette. Featuring sketches and artwork by Clive Barker the writer, director, producer and creator of such classic horror tales as Hellraiser, Night Breed, and Weaveworld. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.

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Does your life seem too peaceful lately? Then give yourself a good scare with this collection of the most nightmarish sights from Epic's Hellraiser comic! Each pinup is perforated for easy removal, and as a bonus there's a giant, 16-page fold-out of Pinhead by John Bolton! Art by Kent Williams, Ted McKeever, Bill Sienkiewicz, Jorge Zaffino, Simon Bisley, Daniel Brereton, Mike Mignola, Mark Chiarello, Kevin O'Neill and more. Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. By Art Spiegelman. In an art career that now spans six decades, Art Spiegelman has been a groundbreaking and influential figure with a global impact. His Pulitzer Prize-winning Holocaust memoir Maus established the graphic novel as a legitimate form and inspired countless cartoonists while his shorter works have enormously expanded the expressive range of comics. Co-Mix: A Retrospective of Comics, Graphics, and Scraps is a comprehensive career overview of the output of this legendary cartoonist, showing for the first time the full range of a half-century of relentless experimentation. By showing all facets of Spiegelman's career, the book demonstrates how he has persistently cross-pollinated the worlds of comics, commercial design, and fine arts. Essays by acclaimed film critic J. Hoberman and MoMA curator and Dean of the Yale University School of Art Robert Storr bookend Co-Mix, offering eloquent meditations on an artist whose work has been genre-defining. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 136 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

1997. Art book inspired by "Space Cobra" and featuring the art of Buichi Terasawa. Lavishly illustrated. Softcover with dustjacket. 8.5" x 11". 100 pages. Full Color. NOTE: All text in Japanese.

1st printing. By Yoshitaka Amano. For over twenty years, the character Vampire Hunter D has haunted the imaginations of people around the world, its image forever etched in the mind's eye through the dazzling artwork of Yoshitaka Amano. As the original novels appear in English for the first time, American readers are clamoring for a more extensive look at this singular creation. Coffin obliges. This gorgeous retrospective embraces the full scope of Amano's work with the character: in the novels, as inspiration for the animators of the two theatrical films, rare paintings, and illustrations created for release as limited edition prints. Amano's illustrations for Neil Gaiman's Sandman series and Greg Rucka's Elektra and Wolverine: The Redeemer won him legions of new fans. Coffin features an original Vampire Hunter D short story by creator Hideyuki Kikuchi, available nowhere else! The definitive Vampire Hunter D art book. 113 black and white illustrations and 72 amazing color images! Coffin: The Art of Vampire Hunter D is part of the Locus recommended reading list for 2007. Softcover (Horizontal Format with Slipcase), 14-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $39.95.

NO Slipcase - 1st printing. By Yoshitaka Amano. For over twenty years, the character Vampire Hunter D has haunted the imaginations of people around the world, its image forever etched in the mind's eye through the dazzling artwork of Yoshitaka Amano. As the original novels appear in English for the first time, American readers are clamoring for a more extensive look at this singular creation. Coffin obliges. This gorgeous retrospective embraces the full scope of Amano's work with the character: in the novels, as inspiration for the animators of the two theatrical films, rare paintings, and illustrations created for release as limited edition prints. Amano's illustrations for Neil Gaiman's Sandman series and Greg Rucka's Elektra and Wolverine: The Redeemer won him legions of new fans. Coffin features an original Vampire Hunter D short story by creator Hideyuki Kikuchi, available nowhere else! The definitive Vampire Hunter D art book. 113 black and white illustrations and 72 amazing color images! Coffin: The Art of Vampire Hunter D is part of the Locus recommended reading list for 2007. Softcover (Horizontal Format in Slipcase), 14-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $39.95.

1st printing. By Tia Kratter. Bold and beautiful, this volume presents hundreds of film stills from the Pixar archives in a glorious spectrum of color. Starting with bright white images and seamlessly flowing through the colors of the rainbow, it becomes crystal clear how each frame tells a story. Bound into a gorgeous volume, The Color of Pixar encapsulates everything there is to love about the studio: the attention to detail, the playful characters, and the sheer scope of their work in over 20 years of iconic feature films. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 6-in., 352 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. By Buddy Scalera. Cover by Amanda Conner. This book is loaded with 1,200 photos that include a variety of male and female models in basic and dramatic action poses from all different angles and 16 step-by-step lessons by professional comic artists from DC, Marvel and other top houses show how to use the photos. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 320 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.99.

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Fanzine (1-shot). Collection of one page B&W illustrations by leading artists of the day. Suitable for coloring, thus the cover. Jeff Jones front and back cover. Includes art by Berni Wrightson, Howard Chaykin, Barry Windsor Smith, Mike Kaluta, Dave Cockrum, Walt Simonson, Roy G. Krenkel, Maxfield Parrish, plus many more. Mature readers, 8.5 x 11, b&w, 32 pages.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. (Comic Art Annual) The Eisner-nominated and 2004 Harvey Award-winning Comic Art Magazine returns! Issue #9 features an essay by novelist Tom De Haven on Dick Tracy creator Chester Gould; a career-spanning profile of Kaz; a visual biography of Abner Dean; an exploration of Jesse Marsh with Gilbert Hernandez and Adrian Tomine; a visual autobiography by Jerry Moriarty; and an essay on the early cartoons of Lyonel Feininger. This 208 page square bound magazine is shrinkwrapped with a separate 80-page booklet titled"Cartooning" by Ivan Brunetti. Softcover, 80 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $17.95

1st printing. By Sam Hart. This is the essential, practical guide to creating believable, unique characters, authored by influential artist Sam Hart - comic book guru of over 30 years. Aimed at young teens and upwards, this must-have guide is the perfect introduction to creating dynamic, memorable comic book superheroes, supervillains and monsters. With step-by-step instructions and skill-building exercises integrated throughout for fun, fast results, you will build your characters from the ground up: Start with a comprehensive introduction to the human form, looking at muscles, movement and amplifying characteristics for a superhuman finish Give your characters charisma and personality through their facial expressions, head movements and masks Clothe your characters: from spandex to fabric, this section contains everything you need to know to give your superhero their vital, identifying costume Translate power onto paper (from flight, strength and speed, to x-ray vision, magic and even weaponry) Create believable, dynamic action poses Once you master the basics, youll move on to advanced skills like creating dramatic perspective, adding narrative and inking to create comic-style tone and shading. Sam also shares special secrets on creating drama and dynamics through layout – a key element of comic book art! With a foreword from John Higgins, prominent comic book artist and writer best known for his coloring work on two of the biggest and most groundbreaking graphic novels of all time – Watchmen and The Killing Joke, this is the must-have guide to bringing your own comic art to life. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. By Buddy Scalera. All the photo references you need from the best book on the topic, at a low price! A re-release of a classic on its 10-year anniversary year, artists learning to draw action scenes in comic styles need reference photos and almost all professional comic artists use reference photos. This book contains more than 500 awesome-quality, color photos in poses common to action, comic, fantasy and popular art. A re-design will be applied to the original book to make the most optimized, useful tool possible. You will get a link with the book to access additional reference photos online, as well as the step-by-step demonstrations. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

1st printing.

Instruction by Daniel Cooney.

Aspiring comic book artists and storytellers will thoroughly enjoy this book!

Seasoned author Daniel Cooney shows readers how to draw credible perspective from any point of view for convincing backgrounds and their relationships with the characters that inhabit them. This instructional book works like a journal filled with exercises for creating scenes in the context of storytelling. Practical demonstrations and interactive workbook grids to complete show readers how to enjoy the process as they develop their drawing mechanics and storytelling "chops."

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $21.99.

1st printing. By Mike Benton. Featuring hundreds of full color covers and commentary retracing the first sixty years of comic books. Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing.

Story and art by Mark Crilley.

On her quest to turn her story into a comic book, Emily visits her comic book shop and local comics convention, where she meets three mentors. Trudy, a high school student working on comics of her own, teaches Emily how to create expressive characters and how art can convey action and suspense.

Madeline, a self-published manga artist, teaches Emily how to use panel composition and layout to tell a story visually and how to develop a comic from script to sketch to finished pages. Sophie, a professional graphic novelist, guides Emily through fine-tuning the details of dialogue, sequence, and pacing to lead readers through the story.

Each lesson builds off the previous information and skills presented, and the sequential art format provides the perfect vehicle for step-by-step instruction.

Softcover, 160 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $18.99.

1st printing. Cover by Tyler Walpole. Foreword by Larry Elmore. Following in the footsteps of the Dungeons & Dragons publications that have come before, the covers of Devil's Due's D & D comics feature cover art that is evocatively beautiful and stand as works of art in and of themselves! Collected for the first time - every cover from the FORGOTTEN REALMS, DRAGONLANCE and EBERRON series - in one gorgeous coffee table book! Featuring art by Todd Lockwood, Tyler Walpole, Tim Seeley and more! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 304 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

Comicfest 2010 Sketchbook featuring artwork by Mike Geiger, Karl Krumphoiz, Dan Brereton, Tom Rasch, Jolyon Yates, Fiona Staples and many, many more. 8.5" x 10.5, 32 pages, B&W.

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Walter Foster instructs readers on how to draw comic characters. 10.5" x 14", 40 pages, B&W with full-color centerfold. Note: Cover price may vary.