William Stout's Comics HC (2026 Flesk Publications) comic books

First Printing. Deluxe Hardcover Edition - Signed by William Stout on first page. Cover and Art by William Stout. William Stouts Comics, Volume 1 is the first installment in a three-volume celebration of the legendary artists comics career, focusing on his formative years and early professional work. Featuring more than 75 complete comic pages, over 370 comic-style illustrations and personal works, and rare historical photographs, this volume is a visual treat for his fans and comics historians alike. Written and narrated by Stout himself, the book traces his journey from childhood obsessions and early superhero creations to his time at the Chouinard Art Institute, where influential mentors helped shape his artistic voice. It explores his pivotal time as an assistant to Russ Manning on Tarzan of the Apes, the impact of Edgar Rice Burroughs stories, and Stouts wide-ranging early output, from car and motorcycle comics to his unexpected entry as a sports cartoonist. Hardcover. 9 1/4" X 12 1/4". 304 pages. Full Color. NOTE: This item was originally funded and released through Kickstarter and included a "Princess and the Pterosaur" art print, signed by William Stout. See individual item notes for said item's inclusion. Cover price $69.95.