Comic Art comic books issue 1

1st Printing. Sotheby's Auction Book for Wednesday, December 18, 1991. Hardcover, 8.5" x 10.5", 172 pages, full color.

1st printing.

Edited by Edward Mason.

The most popular painter of fantasy art was also, at one time, one of the most popular comic book illustrators during the industry's Golden Age. Telling Stories: The Classic Comic Art by Frank Frazetta celebrates the rare and largely forgotten stories created a half century ago by the iconic artist. Featured within this oversized, slipcased artbook are Frazetta's best work in the comics - previously uncollected - including a rare story from EC's Shock SuspenStories, all newly re-colored for this vibrant landmark collection!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9-in. x 12-in., full color.

Cover price $49.95.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $26.00 View scan Water damage.

Cover by Jeffrey Jones. Interviews with Neal Adams, Denny O'Neil, and Jim Steranko. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

JJ's Comics and Piersonite Comics Exclusive Edition - limited to 100 copies. Cover and Art by Tone Rodriguez. Lettering by Tony Fleecs. Reprint of the prop comic book "The Adventures of Jimmy Halpert", featured in the hit television sitcom, "The Office". 6 1/2" X 9 7/8".

1st printing.

Story and art by Matthew Thurber.

Matthew Thurber's Art Comic is a blunt and hilarious assault on the swirling hot mess that is the art world. From sycophantic fans to duplicitous gallerists, fatuous patrons to self-aggrandizing art stars, he lampoons each and every facet of the eminently ridiculous industry of truth and beauty. Art Comic is brimming with references and cameos, outsized personalities and shuddering nonsense - Robert Rauschenberg smashes a beer bottle, Francesca Woodman, a wine glass. Amidst it all, Thurber's twisting drawings and laugh-out-loud dialogue convey a complicated picture of an industry at the intersection of fantasy and reality.

Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 200 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. Edited by Aaron Meskin and Roy T. Cook. The Art of Comics: A Philosophical Approach is the first ever anthology on the aesthetics of comics in the analytic tradition. As such, it is predictably rigorous, but, perhaps more surprisingly, it exhibits a very deep love of comics as well as an intimate and close knowledge of the art form in all its diversity and detail. The book is a splendid addition to the growing body of work on the philosophies of the arts. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

1st printing. Art and cover by Ant Lucia. This hardcover edition collects stunning favorites and never-before-seen artwork and preliminary designs featuring retro reimaginings of the DC Universe's most iconic and beloved female superheroes and villains by modern pop artist Ant Lucia. Fan favorites Harley Quinn, Wonder Woman, Poison Ivy, Catwoman and many more get playful and powerful pinup makeovers in this unprecedented volume of artwork created exclusively for the DC Comics Bombshells line of collectibles and comics. Hardcover, 200 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. Introduction by Neil Gaiman. An elegant and lavish coffee table book revealing the origins, processes, and brilliant final paintings produced for the award-winning fantasy novel "Stardust" written by Neil Gaiman. Includes work for all of the different editions, and even the ultra-rare portfolio "A Fall of Stardust" with contributions from many famous cartoonists and illustrators including Mike Mignola (Hellboy), William Stout, Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo), and Sergio Aragones (Mad). Hardcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

1st printing. Slipcase Edition Signed by Neil Gaiman and Charles Vess - Limited to 500 copies. This edition includes an exclusive art print signed by Charles Vess, in a protective envelope, dust jacket and illustrated slipcase exclusive to this edition, and Bound-in sketch sheet signed by Neil Gaiman and Charles Vess, with exclusive pencil artwork. Introduction by Neil Gaiman. An elegant and lavish coffee table book revealing the origins, processes, and brilliant final paintings produced for the award-winning fantasy novel "Stardust" written by Neil Gaiman. Includes work for all of the different editions, and even the ultra-rare portfolio "A Fall of Stardust" with contributions from many famous cartoonists and illustrators including Mike Mignola (Hellboy), William Stout, Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo), and Sergio Aragones (Mad). Hardcover, 160 pages, full color.

1st printing. "1900-1969!" By Daniel Nadel. Raymond Ewer, Howard Nostrand, Ogden Whitney, Herbert Crowley, and Dick Briefer are among the 30 American cartoonists featured in this eclectic anthology that, at last, gives these pioneers the showcase they deserve, revealing the untold story of an underground that wasn't and the under-recognized artists that influenced the likes of Robert Crumb, Art Spiegelman, and others. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

2nd and later printings. "1900-1969!" By Daniel Nadel. Raymond Ewer, Howard Nostrand, Ogden Whitney, Herbert Crowley, and Dick Briefer are among the 30 American cartoonists featured in this eclectic anthology that, at last, gives these pioneers the showcase they deserve, revealing the untold story of an underground that wasn't and the under-recognized artists that influenced the likes of Robert Crumb, Art Spiegelman, and others. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. By Mark Salisbury. Some of today's most respected comic book artists discuss the secrets of translating comics script into graphic storytelling. Includes in-depth interviews with comic legends such as Brian Bolland, John Byrne, Steve Dillon, Dave Gibbons, Jim Lee, Frank Miller, Alex Ross, and others. Technique, style, layouts, approach, penciling, inking... no facet of the artist's craft is left unexplored. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

2nd and later printings. By Mark Salisbury. Some of today's most respected comic book artists discuss the secrets of translating comics script into graphic storytelling. Includes in-depth interviews with comic legends such as Brian Bolland, John Byrne, Steve Dillon, Dave Gibbons, Jim Lee, Frank Miller, Alex Ross, and others. Technique, style, layouts, approach, penciling, inking... no facet of the artist's craft is left unexplored. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.95.

1st printing. The Blacker the Ink is the first collection to explore not only the diverse range of black characters in comics, but also the multitude of ways that black artists, writers, and publishers have made a mark on the industry. The book's fifteen original essays take us on a journey that includes familiar milestones like Luke Cage and The Boondocks, while spanning everything from African American newspaper comics of the 1930s to Francophone graphic novels of the 2000s. The Blacker the Ink also offers inspiring stories of trailblazing African American artists and writers. These essays will give you a new appreciation for how black characters and creators have brought a vibrant splash of color to the world of comics. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 336 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations and photos). Cover price $29.95.

Add to cart VF- 7.5 $105.00 View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

1st printing. Written by Glenn Bray. Cover by Charles Addams. Glenn Bray began collecting original comic art in 1965 and eventually amassed the most eclectic collection of comic art in private hands. The Blighted Eye features work by an A to Z of cartooning masters from Charles Addams and Carl Barks to Robert Williams and Art Young and almost everyone in between. The Blighted Eye is a testament to Bray's dogged and visionary commitment to preserving the work by the greatest artists working in an art form habitually sneered at by cultural gatekeepers throughout most of the 20th century. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 400 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $100.00.

1st printing. A collection of spicy covers and commissions by Frank Cho, featuring characters from Marvel, DC, and more. Softcover, 6-1/2" x 10-1/4", 56 pages, PC/PB&W, mature readers. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies.

1st printing. Independently funded artbook by Gary Martin. Softcover, 8-1/2" x 11", 130 pages, B&W.

1st printing. By Michael Barrier. A definitive introduction to an artistic master. Michael Barrier takes an in depth look at Carl Barks, the man who brought Donald and the Disney Ducks to the forefront of American Pop Culture. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 228 pages, B&W.

1st printing. By Harry Katz. Like jazz and baseball, cartoons are an indelible, indigenous part of American culture. Published in conjunction with the Library of Congress's landmark exhibition of original art from the collection of cartoonist J. Arthur Wood, Jr., Cartoon America celebrates 250 years of American cartooning with an unprecedented selection of original art by the best, most accomplished creators in the history of comics illustration, including Thomas Nast, Charles Schulz, Winsor McCay, and Jules Feiffer, with accompanying essays by such luminaries as John Updike, Art Spiegelman, and Chris Ware. Hardcover, 11-in. x 11-in., 324 pages, text (with Illustrations) Cover price $50.00.

1st printing. Based on the story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Adapted by Dr. Marion Kimberly. Sherlock Holmes and his faithful friend Dr. Watson travel to the eerie moors of Devonshire to solve his most intriguing case yet! A Spectral hound haunts the land and brings death to the lives close to Sir Henry Baskerville. Is the devilish creature the manifestation of a family curse? Or, is Sir Henry the victim of a vile and scheming murderer? Hardcover, 8 1/12-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, full color.

Beetlejuice Cover by Dhaxina. 20 pages, full color.

Naughty Edition "Boa Cosplay" Foil Virgin Cover by Danejo. 20 pages. Full Color.

"Coin Showers" Nude Foil Cover by Sidney Augusto - Limited to 50 copies. 20 pages. Full Color.

Princess & Slave May the 4th Nude Foil Cover by Alain Nip. Art by Alain Nip. 20 pages, full color.

Fanzine created by Don and Maggie Thompson. Cover by Ed Wheelan. B&W, 8.25" x 11".

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

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.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

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.

Comic Books and Comic Art/MADsterpieces - Flipbook - 1st printing. Two auction catalogues back to back featuring hundreds of photos and illustrations of art from the worlds of Sci-Fi and Comics. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 176 pages, PC/PB&W.

1st Edition - 1st printing. "1895-1974!" Written by Jerry Robinson. Art by Walt Kelly, Winsor McCay, Milt Caniff and Hal Foster. From Jerry Robinson, legendary creator of the Joker and prominent figure in monthly books, daily strips, and comics journalism, comes a comprehensive history of the truly American art form! The Comics chronicles the origins and evolution of comic strips, from prior to the Yellow Kid through today, and highlights the game-changing contributions of such creative luminaries as Milton Caniff, Walt Kelly, Hal Foster, and Winsor McCay, among countless others. A fascinating resource of enduring excellence for fans of the art form, historians, and casual readers alike. The Comics is an authoritative history of the medium from living legend Jerry Robinson! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 256 pages, full color.

1st printing. By Paul Gravett. The narrative possibilities of comics art and the accessibility of the form have made it one of the more innovative contemporary genres. Self-publishing and the Internet have given rise to new, autobiographical forms and an increasing number of authors draw from outside the mainstream, whether sexually, ethnically, or politically. In this richly illustrated and accessible survey, acclaimed author Paul Gravett considers the vast output of comics culture from the late 19th century to today, including syndicated comics, graphic novels, and contemporary art and illustration. From foundational masterpieces such as Rodolphe Topffer's and Wilhelm Busch's albums, George McManus's Art Deco Bringing Up Father, and Alex Raymond's Flash Gordon to the later retro stylings of Robert Crumb, Gravett considers lines of influence from around the world and examines how comics have shifted from supporting the status quo to becoming the voice of alternative subcultures. Gravett traces the major themes taking place in contemporary comics, noting the rise of publications that function as questioning, transgressive outlets for outsider stories and ideas, and includes the ways that folk art traditions are reinvigorating the form. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $35.00.

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Add to cart Very Good $2.65 Pedigree: John G. Fantucchio From the John G. Fantucchio collection, but comic does not include a certificate of authenticity.

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18 different artists showcased. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Cover price $1.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Text by William Baker. Cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

This new, oversize art book captures some of Jim Lee's most dynamic artwork from his decades in the comics industry. From his early work with WildStorm Productions to his recent turns drawing the greatest heroes in the DC Universe, this title collects hundreds covers and behind-the-scenes art from the artist's career.

See why Jim Lee is considered the greatest comics artist of his generation with this extraordinary collection!

Hardcover, 296 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

Barnes and Noble Exclusive Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Text by William Baker. Cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

This new, oversize art book captures some of Jim Lee's most dynamic artwork from his decades in the comics industry. From his early work with WildStorm Productions to his recent turns drawing the greatest heroes in the DC Universe, this title collects hundreds covers and behind-the-scenes art from the artist's career.

See why Jim Lee is considered the greatest comics artist of his generation with this extraordinary collection!

Hardcover, 296 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

1st printing.

Introduction by Darwyn Cooke.

Acclaimed artist Amanda Conner, currently illustrating and cowriting BEFORE WATCHMEN: SILK SPECTRE, is the focus of this new hardcover collecting some of her greatest work for DC Comics!

Hardcover, 304 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Drawing from Life: Memory and Subjectivity in Comic Art is a collection of essays about autobiography, semi-autobiography, fictionalized autobiography, memory, and self-narration in sequential art, or comics. Contributors come from a range of academic backgrounds including English, American studies, comparative literature, gender studies, art history, and cultural studies. The book engages with such well-known figures as Art Spiegelman, Marjane Satrapi, and Alison Bechdel; with such cult-status as Martin Vaughn James; and with lesser-known works by such artists as Frédéric Boilet. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 324 pages, B&W. NOTE: Indicia says 2013, but this softcover was released 02/2015. Cover price $30.00.

1st printing.

By Thierry Gronesteen and Aaron Miller.

In The Expanding Art of Comics: Ten Modern Masterpieces, prominent scholar Thierry Groensteen offers a distinct perspective on important evolutions in comics since the 1960s through close readings of ten seminal works.

He covers over half a century of comics production, sampling a single work from the sixties (Ballad of the Salt Sea by Hugo Pratt), seventies (The Airtight Garage of Jerry Cornelius by Moebius), eighties (Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons), and nineties (Epileptic by David B.). Then this remarkable critic and scholar delves into recent masterpieces, such as Building Stories by Chris Ware.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 252 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations and photos).

Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. By Grant Geissman. Legendary publisher Bill Gaines is perhaps best remembered as the founder of MAD Magazine, but in the opinion of many dedicated comic book fans, his greatest achievement was EC Comics, a line of adventure, horror, and science-fiction comics whose influence on American graphic novels is undeniable, even today. Foul Play! is the perfect book for anyone wanting to understand the special place EC holds in the comic fan's heart - or who just wants to read some real good comics! Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 272 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. Written by Daniel Herman. A comprehensive overview of the career of one of the most significant artists of comic book stories in the 20th century. This book takes an in-depth look at Gil Kane, his art, and the art of comic books. Softcover/Squarebound, 8-1/2" x 10-3/4", 194 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.99.

Volume 1 -1st printing. "June 1944-August 1947!" Collects stories from Fight Comics (1940-1954) #32-52. Cover by Joe Doolin. The Tiger Girl, created by Robert Webb, was also known as Princess Vishnu. She was brought from India to Africa by her father Rajah Vishnu, after the death of her Irish mother. She was an excellent leader andpretty good in a fight, especially when she used her whip and her tiger ring, which gave her added strength when she looked at it and was accompanied by her companions: Benzali, a tiger, and Abdola, an Indian man. She protected her lost civilization from outsiders and others who meant harm. House artists Joe Doolin and Maurice Whitman produced a number of memorable Tiger Girl covers starting with Fight Comics #49 replacing Señorita Rio and staying on the cover until her very last appearance in Fight Comics #81. She ultimately became one of Fiction House's longest-lived characters - her stories continued to be published for over a decade until the company ceased operations in 1954. Tiger Girl first appeared in Fight Comics #32 (June 1944) published by Fiction House. She appeared a further 33 times in Fight comics, plus 12 appearances in Jungle Girls and 11 appearances in Jungle Comics. Featuring stories by Joe Dodlin, Robert Webb, Alex Blum, Matt Baker, and Iger Shop. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color. Cover price $62.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. A collection of complete stories by the greatest artists of the Golden Age, including two Flame adventures drawn by the great Lou Fine, Espionage by Will Eisner, The Black Terror and Fighting Yank, both by Mort Meskin and Jerry Robinson. Softcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 152 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. By Mark Waid. This book looks at Superman - The Man of Steel - in all his glory, as he appeared during his first two decades. The covers of Action Comics offer a view of the history of Superman and his adventures. The "Golden Age" - from the first issue of 1938 until the mid-1950's - holds a special place in the hearts of Superman's legion of followers. Organized by theme and featuring nearly 200 early Superman Action covers, this volume traces the evolution of the most powerful hero American pop culture has ever produced. The covers range from from "Archenemies" to "Superman's Girlfriend", and from "Forces of Evil" to "Mild-Mannered Reporter", and more. The chapters present Superman in his many facets as crime fighter, wartime hero, role model, invincible visitor from another planet, and comic book icon. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 144 pages, text (with color illustration)

1st printing. This beautiful book features the distinctive style of Eisner Award-winning writer/artist Darwyn Cooke, dating back to 1985's TALENT SHOWCASE #19, and stories from BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS, LEGION WORLDS, JSA ALL STARS, JONAH HEX and more, plus dozens of covers! Hardcover, 400 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

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1st printing. By Judith O' Sullivan. An overview of comic strip history presents the work of leading cartoonists past and present, from Krazy Kat to Bloom County. Softcover, 200 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

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Written by Michael Kingston. Art by Randy Valiente. Cover by Colton Worley. Mike Hartmann dreams of being a professional wrestler, and he will sacrifice anything to achieve it. He doesn't realize he's entering a world that hasn't changed much since its 'carny' days -- a world of drugs, sex and violence, both scripted and unscripted! So, the question may not be so much will he succeed...as will he survive! 6 1/2-in. x 10-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $1.99.

1st printing.

By James Van Hise.

Lessons from the Masters!

How to generate ideas. How to choose drawing materials. How to break down a story. How to play out a page. How to draw action. How to pencil, ink, letter, and color for America's most popular medium!

The masters of comic art discuss their craft explaining their approach to storytelling and the specifics of drawing art for the comic book medium. From legendary talents Richard, Corben, Will Elder, Hal Foster, Joe Kubert, Harvey Kurtzman, Alex Raymond, Art Spiegelman, Dick Sprang, Gil Kane, and Al Williamson.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.95.

2nd and later printings.

By James Van Hise.

Lessons from the Masters!

How to generate ideas. How to choose drawing materials. How to break down a story. How to play out a page. How to draw action. How to pencil, ink, letter, and color for America's most popular medium!

The masters of comic art discuss their craft explaining their approach to storytelling and the specifics of drawing art for the comic book medium. From legendary talents Richard, Corben, Will Elder, Hal Foster, Joe Kubert, Harvey Kurtzman, Alex Raymond, Art Spiegelman, Dick Sprang, Gil Kane, and Al Williamson.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W.

Cover price $14.95.

1st printing.

By Ken Quattro. Introduction by Stanford W. Carpenter. Afterword by Ken Quattro.

Read about the riveting stories of Black artists who drew, mostly behind the scenes, superhero, horror, and romance comics in the early years of the industry.

The life stories of each man's personal struggles and triumphs are represented as they broke through into a world formerly occupied only by white artists. Using primary source material from World War II-era Black newspapers and magazines, this compelling book profiles pioneers like E.C. Stoner, a descendant of one of George Washington's slaves. Stoner became a renowned fine artist of the Harlem Renaissance. Perhaps more fascinating is Owen Middleton who was sentenced to life in Sing Sing. Then there is Matt Baker, the most revered of the Black artists, whose exquisite art spotlights stunning women and men, and who drew the first groundbreaking Black comic book hero, Vooda!

Gorgeously illustrated with rare examples of each artist's work, including full stories from mainstream comic books to rare titles like All-Negro Comics and Negro Heroes, plus unpublished artist's photos and art.

Invisible Men: The Trailblazing Black Artists of Comic Books features Ken Quattro's over 20 years of impeccable research and writing. The social and cultural environments that formed these extraordinary artists are deftly detailed by Quattro in this must-have book!

Includes profiles of: Adolphus Barreaux Gripon, Elmer Cecil Stoner, Robert Savon Pious, Jay Paul Jackson, Owen Charles Middleton, Elton Clay Fox & George Dewey Lipscomb, Clarence Matthew Baker, Alvin Carl Hollingsworth, Ezra Clyde Jackson, Alfonso Greene, Eugene Bilbrew, Orrin C. Evans, George J. Evans, Jr., John H. Terrell, William H. Smith, Leonard Cooper and Calvin Levi Massey.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 248 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.99.

Convention Exclusive Foil "Sugah" Edition Virgin Cover by Nathan Lorenzana - limited to 50 copies. Art by Karych.

"Princess and The Slave" Edition Virgin Cover by Alain Nip. Art by Karych.

"Princess and The Slave" Topless Edition Virgin Cover by Alain Nip. Art by Karych.