Auctions: comic books in 'IDW/Image Artist's Edition'

Best of DC War HC (2015 IDW/DC) Artist's Edition 1A-1ST NM- 9.2

2015 Edition - 1st printing. Cover by Joe Kubert. DC Comics produced some of the very finest war comics ever, and by some of the best artists in the field. This spectacular Artist's Edition will include an amazing selection of stories by the best of the best: Heath, Kirby, Kubert, Severin, and Toth-a veritable pantheon of classic war artists doing what they do best. As with all Artist's Editions, these complete stories are scanned from the original art work and reproduced to the exacting standards that has garnered IDW five consecutive Eisner Awards for the Artist's Edition series. If you are a fan of Classic DC war comics you cannot afford to miss this incredible book! Hardcover, 12-in. x 17-in., 160 pages, B&W.

Chris Samnee Black Widow HC (2024 IDW/Marvel) Artist's Edition 1-1ST NM- 9.2

1st printing. Written by Mark Waid. Art and cover by Chris Samnee. Collecting the first six issues of Marvel Comics' acclaimed Black Widow series, penciled and inked by Chris Samnee, and co-written with frequent collaborator Mark Waid. All pages have been scanned from the original art and are presented the same size as drawn. This volume will include a number of layouts by Samnee that show his creative process. As with all Artist's Editions, this book appears to be in Black and white, but is scanned and printed in color, the better to see the subtle nuances that make original art unique. Hardcover (2 Volumes with Slipcase), 12-in. x 17-in., 150 pages, B&W.

Jim Lee's X-Men HC (2021 IDW/Marvel) Artist's Edition 1-1ST VF/NM 9.0

1st printing.

Written by Chris Claremont. Art and Cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

Jim Lee has been drawing comics for more than 30 years and is one of the most popular comic book artists of all time. The impact his dynamic artwork has had on the comics industry-to his legions of fans and the artists who have been inspired by and emulated him-is truly immeasurable. And, in a career filled with highlights, his work on X-Men is arguably his most popular and enduring.

This very special Artist's Edition features Lee's stellar work on X-Men, including the complete oversized X-Men #1-still the bestselling comic book ever published! Additionally, there will be covers, splash pages, pin-ups, and interior pages by Lee doing what he does best-creating great comics. Each page has been meticulously scanned from Lee's original art for this book... affording the reader incite into his creative process never before available outside of original art collectors. Produced in the one and only, accept no imitations, multi-Eisner award-winning Artist's Edition format. For any fan of Jim Lee, this book will soon become a cherished centerpiece of your collection!

Hardcover, 12-in. x 17-in., 160 pages, B&W.

Kevin Nowlan's Marvel Heroes HC (2023 IDW) Artist's Edition 1S-1ST VF/NM 9.0

1st printing. Signed edition limited to 125 copies. Kevin Nowlan is a true "artists artist." He has won the coveted Eisner Award for his art on Jack B. Quick, in collaboration with Alan Moore, as well for inking BATMAN: SWORD OF AZRAEL, over Joe Quesada. This volume will contain a selection of Nowlan's best works for Marvel comics-Covers, pages, and two complete stories, most notably his fully painted, 62-page Man-Thing graphic novel, written by Howard the Duck creator Steve Gerber. A true labor of love, the graphic novel took Nowlan 25 years to complete. An Artisan Edition collects stories, covers and pages that have been reproduced from the original art, allowing the reader to view them as closely as possible to the original art. Hardcover, 12-in. x 17-in., 184 pages, B&W. Cover price $150.00.

Marvel Covers HC (2014 IDW/Marvel) Artist's Edition 1st Edition 1B-1ST NM- 9.2

1st Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Daredevil" Variant Cover by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson. Marvel Comics is the home of some of the greatest and most iconic cover images in the history of comics. This unique Artist's Edition features an amazing "Best of" selection of gorgeous covers by a veritable who's who of the medium. There has never been a book like this before and you are not likely to see its ilk again anytime soon! Artwork by: Arthur Adams, Frank Brunner, Rich Buckler, John Buscema, John Byrne, Dave Cockrum, Gene Colan, Alan Davis, Ron Frenz, Michael Golden, Gil Kane, Jack Kirby, Mike Mignola, Frank Miller, Kevin Nowlan, George Perez, Mike Ploog, Sandy Plunkett, John Romita, Sr., John Romita, Jr., P. Craig Russell, Bill Sienkiewicz, Walter Simonson, Barry Windsor-Smith, Jim Starlin, Jim Steranko, Herb Trimpe, George Tuska, Bernie Wrightson, Mike Zeck, Terry Austin, Joe Sinnott, George Klein, Tom Palmer, Frank Giacoia, Joe Rubinstein, Steve Leialoha, Bill Everett, Paul Neary, Klaus Janson, Jim Mooney, Dan Adkins, Frank Springer, John Verpoorten, Alan Weiss, Mike Esposito, Bob Layton, Al Williamson, Dan Green, Johnny Craig, Bob McLeod and John Beatty. Hardcover, 12-in. x 17-in., 144 pages, B&W.

Paul Smith's The Uncanny X-Men HC (2025 IDW) Artist's Edition 1-1ST VF/NM 9.0

1st printing. Collects material from The Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #165-175 and X-Men Alpha Flight (1985 1st Series) #1-2. Written by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Paul Smith. A veritable cornucopia of classic Paul Smith original X-Men art, collected into one glorious Artist's Edition! Although the art appears to be in black and white, all Artist's Editions are shot in color so all the subtle nuances are clearly visible to the reader-and printed at 100 percent size as drawn, a massive 12 × 17 inches. The only better way to see Paul Smith's original art would be to hold it in your own hands. This volume not only includes pages from of his original run on X-Men (issues #165-175) but also showcases his classic two-issue crossover event X-Men/Alpha Flight. Plus, all of his original covers and two special foldouts of Marvel Fanfare #4 and X-Men/Alpha Flight #1. Hardcover, 12-in. × 17-in., 205 pages, B&W.

John Buscema's Marvel Heroes HC (2022 IDW) Artist's Edition 1A-1ST VF+ 8.5

1st printing. Art and cover by John Buscema. Featuring an outstanding sampling of Big John Buscema's classic stories, covers, and interior pages from the mid 1960s to the late '70s, all in the groundbreaking and multi-Eisner Award-winning Artist's Edition format! Buscema was a true "artist's artist," his stellar anatomy, coupled with dynamic storytelling, made him one of the most revered and respected artists in the Marvel Pantheon. This volume will contain several complete stories (including Avengers and Sub-Mariner), plus incredible examples of art from his runs on Avengers, Fantastic Four, Thor, Sub-Mariner, and more. There will be a gallery section chock full of covers. And, as with all Artist's Editions, all the art in this book has been scanned from Buscema's originals, enabling the reader to be able to clearly view each page as never before-clearly seeing pencils, editorial notations, ink gradients, more-all the little details and nuances that makes original art unique. Unless you were looking over John Buscema's shoulder in his studio, you'll never have a better opportunity than this to see his artwork as it truly looks! BONUS: - This book will feature several foldouts presenting a number of Buscema's early, larger covers at full size-a true treat for art lovers! Hardcover, 12-in. x 17-in., 176 pages, B&W.

Walter Simonson Fantastic Four HC (2023 IDW/Marvel) Artist's Edition 1-1ST NM- 9.2

1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #337-341 and 353-354. Story and art by Walt Simonson. Simonson's groundbreaking work on Fantastic Four and other Marvel titles helped revolutionize the comics medium and his work is on full display here in all its original, high-resolution glory! Collecting eight complete stories from Walter Simonson's run on The Fantastic Four, #337-341 and #353-354, story and art by Simonson. An Artist's Edition publishes scans of original art at a high resolution and prints it at the same size it was drawn. While appearing to be in black and white, these images were scanned in color, allowing the viewer the best possible look at the artist's intentions: You are able to see blue pencil notations, corrections, margin notes, and all the little nuances that make original art so unique and special. Hardcover, 11-in. x 16-in., 204 pages, B&W. Cover price $150.00.

Marvel Covers HC (2014 IDW/Marvel) Artist's Edition 1st Edition 1A-1ST VF 8.0

1st Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Giant-Size X-Men" Cover by Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum. Marvel Comics is the home of some of the greatest and most iconic cover images in the history of comics. This unique Artist's Edition features an amazing "Best of" selection of gorgeous covers by a veritable who's who of the medium. There has never been a book like this before and you are not likely to see its ilk again anytime soon! Artwork by: Arthur Adams, Frank Brunner, Rich Buckler, John Buscema, John Byrne, Dave Cockrum, Gene Colan, Alan Davis, Ron Frenz, Michael Golden, Gil Kane, Jack Kirby, Mike Mignola, Frank Miller, Kevin Nowlan, George Perez, Mike Ploog, Sandy Plunkett, John Romita, Sr., John Romita, Jr., P. Craig Russell, Bill Sienkiewicz, Walter Simonson, Barry Windsor-Smith, Jim Starlin, Jim Steranko, Herb Trimpe, George Tuska, Bernie Wrightson, Mike Zeck, Terry Austin, Joe Sinnott, George Klein, Tom Palmer, Frank Giacoia, Joe Rubinstein, Steve Leialoha, Bill Everett, Paul Neary, Klaus Janson, Jim Mooney, Dan Adkins, Frank Springer, John Verpoorten, Alan Weiss, Mike Esposito, Bob Layton, Al Williamson, Dan Green, Johnny Craig, Bob McLeod and John Beatty. Hardcover, 12-in. x 17-in., 144 pages, B&W.