Auctions: comic books published by Flesk Publications

Arthur Adams Preliminary Studies SC (2024 Flesk) 1-1ST NM 9.4

1st printing. Unsigned Edition. Arthur Adams is known as one of the top comic book artists of the day. Arthur makes three to six studies using blue pencil prior to making a finished cover. These sketches are then tucked away in his files and rarely seen by the public. Over 250 pieces are collected in this volume. All art has been reproduced direct from the originals. Each piece is shown at the actual size. Arthurs ideas are boundless as the creative spirit pours from his mind to delineate worlds, figures, and to sort our compositions. Any one of these unused pieces can be taken to the finished form. This handy sized book is easy to take with you anywhere for inspiration and enjoyment. Softcover, 5" x 7-1/2", 224 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

Carbon SC (2013-2023 Flesk) By Mark Schultz 5-1ST NM 9.4

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mark Schultz. Mark Schultz continues to amaze! This fifth volume in his Carbon art-book series features new drawings and paintings, all created within the last two years. It's a wide-ranging potpourri of commissions, book illustrations, concept designs, comics and personal work, brimming with the unique imagery and subject matter for which Mark is celebrated. His media include carbon and graphite pencils, brush and ink, watercolor and gouache. The images feature Jack and Hannah from his Xenozoic tales, two new Paleonauts funny-book stories, Stormforce 10 concept designs, preparatory work for his upcoming Storms at Sea sequel and an assortment of science-fantasy subjects drawn from the fictional worlds that inspired his career. Preliminaries are placed side-by-side with finished pieces to provide insight to the artist's working process. Carbon 5 is a deep dive into Mark's ages-spanning imagination, showcasing his work as an illustrator, a cartoonist and a concept artist. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

Pencil and Ink HC (2021 Flesk) By Frank Cho 1S-1ST NM 9.4

1st printing - Limited Edition Signed by Frank Cho - Limited to 2000 copies.

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 $49.95.