Sketch comic books issue 1

Art and Cover by Brandon Graham. Brandon Graham Benefit Sketchbook for the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. Small Press Expo 2014. 5-in x 8-in. 24 Pages. B&W.

1st printing. The Art of Brom Sketchbook is an unsettling foray into the mind of this dark fantasy master. A perfect complement to The Art of Brom, this standalone volume showcases and expanded selection of preliminary sketches and final drawings, many never before published. Available exclusively at shows, this volume is now available to a wider audience. Each copy is cover signed by the artist. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 16 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $10.00.

1st printing. Written by Lucinda Gosling. It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words, but, during World War I, newspaper illustrations were worth even more, not only conveying the news to anxious families at home and soldiers in battle, but also entertaining and lifting the spirits of a nation at war. The illustrations included range from light-hearted strip cartoons and line drawings, to poignant sketches and dark and hard-hitting political satire. The images not only depict events as they happened, but reveal all the moods of a nation at war. Many are published here for the first time in 90 years, creating a unique, bittersweet portrayal of the Great War and a fascinating and very human, historical and artistic reference source. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in. 200 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $34.95.

Book of sketches by Robert Atkins. 36 pages, B&W.

1st printing. A featured cover artist for such European comix as Eros, Kiss, and Penthouse, Carlos Diez puts a massive amount of research into his creations. Those sketches are intricate blueprints that make for a fascinating study of technique and composition. And yes, beautiful semi-naked girls! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Add to cart Near Mint $7.95

Add to cart Very Fine $6.30

1st printing. Before Justin Randall started working on 30 Days of Night, his first published comics work appeared here. Character Sketches 2007 includes "broken Monkey," an 8-page story written and illustrated by Randall, along with some of the best emerging comic talent from Australia, including award-winning illustrator Shaun Tan (The Arrival), Ledger-Award winning writer Christian Read (Witch King), Skye Ogden (Vowels), Chris Burns (Waldo's Hawaiian Holiday), and more! Fractured moments, lives as train wrecks, curiosities of the everyday, simple pleasures, reminders of death; vignettes of people captured in response to their own perceptions and experiences of trauma and joy. Softcover, B&W. Cover price $7.95.

Add to cart NM- 9.2 $85.00 View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

1st printing. by Charles Burn (creator of acclaimed Black Hole horror comic book). Funny, frightening, and downright peculiar, Charles Burns' amazing artwork is also immensely popular. Combining rough drafts of well-known published works, never-before-seen character and concept sketches, and brilliantly creepy finished pieces, this dynamic collection of images reveals the thought processes and surprising sources of a talented artist's interpretation of the Modern Horror of everyday life. 7 3/4-in. x 10-in., 62pg-B&W/MR. Cover price $6.95.

1st printing.

Text by Tim Pilcher. Art and cover by Charlie Adlard.

With two decades of comic art behind Charlie Adlard, Drawings + Sketches selects work from the Walking Dead, Vampire State Building, Wendigo, and much more, offering insights into the stories and processes behind them. Adlard has also worked on comics including 2000AD, Mars Attacks, The X-Files, Judge Dredd, and X-Men, while The Walking Dead comics, which have recently come to an end, spawned the global smash series on AMC. His tenure as UK Comics Laureate ended earlier in 2019, taken over by Hannah Berry.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Jim Smith. Jim Smith, co-creator of Ren and Stimpy and The Ripping Friends, presents this 64-page extravaganza featuring the Mighty Chestaclese, a massive barbarian from a long forgotten age. This tome reveals rare sketches, Chestaclese comic pages, storyboards, sexy figure studies, muscle bound barbarians, notorious villains, never-before-seen concept art, and more. Also featured are sketches from Weekend Pussy Hunt, The Ripping Friends, and hilarious celebrity caricatures. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $6.95.

First Printing. Virgin Cover by Clayton Crain - limited to 250 copies. Includes a COA. Text and Art by Clayton Crain. An artbook celebrating Clayton Crain's 25 years as a professional artist. 32 pages.

Created by David Collier. 28 Pages, B&W, 5.5" x 8.5". Cover price $3.00.

Stories, art and cover by David Collier. True tales, sketches and notes from Colliers time in Seattle, working in the Fantagraphics warehouse, critiquing the grunge lifestyle, and making comics like crazy. 5 1/2 in. x 8 1/2 in. 24 pages, B&W. Mature Readers.

1st printing. From cartoons to graphic novels, from humor to superheroes, comics are the world's most popular form of illustration. And, as in all forms of illustration, artists and designers experiment with visual ideas, image-and-word play, narrative sequencing, and stylistic flourishes through sketching. What we rarely see is the creative thinking - the doodling - that leads to fully formed visual ideas and stories. Comics Sketchbooks presents the private notebooks of eighty-two of the world's most inventive, innovative, and successful artists alongside new talents and emerging illustrators. Featuring: Sotos Anagnos, Chris Battle, Lou Beach, Kaye Blegvad, Peter Blegvad, Russ Braun, Steve Brodner, Charles Burns, Chris Capuozzo, Lilli Carre, Seymour Chwast, Colonel Moutarde, R. Crumb, John Cuneo, Vanessa Davis, Kim Deitch, Julie Delporte, Eric Drooker, Drew Friedman, Manuel Gomez Burns, Bill Griffith, Robert Grossman, Benoit Guillaume, Cyril Guru, David Heatley, Rian Hughes, Kevin Huizenga, Nathan Jurevicius, Ben Katchor, Denis Kitchen, Jakob Klemencic, Thomas Knowler, Matej Kocjan, Nora Krug, Olivier Kugler, Peter Kuper, Joseph Lambert, Brendan Leach, Etienne Lecroart, Matthias Lehmann, Martin Lemelman, David Libens, Sebastien Lumineau, Patrick McHale, Matt Madden, Javier Mariscal, David Mazzucchelli, Rutu Modan, Saxton Moore, Victor Moscoso, Joanna Neborsky, Josh Neufeld, Mark Newgarden, Vladan Nikolic, Gary Panter, Bill Plympton, Max De Radigues, Lauren Redniss, Arnold Roth, Marcel Ruijters, Johnny Ryan, David Sandlin, Seth, Peter De Seve, Robert Sikoryak, Posy Simmonds, Mark Alan Stamaty, Jim Steranko, James Sturm, Joost Swarte, Takeshi Tadatsu, Ann Telnaes, Simon Tofield, Jeremy Traum, Carol Tyler, Andres Vera Martinez, Lauren Weinstein, Tracy White, Signe Wilkinson, Run Wrake, Derek Yaniger, Danijel Zezelj. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 352 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $44.95.

1st printing. This new Convention Sketchbook is the perfect accessory for sketch-seeking conventioneers! Using the same high-quality paper from our prestigious hardcover collections, your sketches will look fantastic while being protected from creases and exterior contaminants. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in. 120 pages. NOTE: This is a blank sketchbook. Cover price $19.99.

Variant - 1st printing. Sam Kieth and Chris Ryall transport you to a near-future Japan, where burned-out husks-the Hollows-wantonly devour souls throughout the city. Far above, a segment of society lives safely in giant tree-cities, but the problems below have a way of growing out of control... Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in. 120 pages. NOTE: This is a blank sketchbook.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. With these new Sketchbooks collections, Comixburo brings artists the very best drawings and sketches from famous artists from all around the world. The perfect tool for the aspiring artist and the perfect comparison for the established drawer whose curious about his fellow artists. These collections give an inside looks of the work of the selected artists and provide great "how to" knowledge to every readers. The first sketchbook features the work of famed French comic artist Didier Cassegrain. Sketches inside feature Cassegrain's early work, unfinished comic strips, female portraits, and more. The second sketchbook covers French comic artist Didier Chrispeels. Sketches inside display some of Crisse's early work, animal-based cartoons, female portraits, and many more. The third sketchbook takes a look at the work of French comic artist Olivier Vatine. Sketches inside collect Vatine's early work, sci-fi inspirited products, female portraits and many more. Softcover, 18-in. x 22-in., 52 pages, full color. Mature Readers NOTE: Limited to 900 copies.

NOTE: All Text is in French. Cover price $31.99.

Hardcover Sketchbook. Blank pages with corner art. Hardcover, 8-3/4" x 11-1/4", B&W.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1964 to Mid-1965!" Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $39.95.

A collection of preliminary roughs and final artwork pertaining to the Cycle of the Werewolf project. Introduction by Tim Doyle. 5 1/2" x 8", 48 pages, black and white.

Topless Ice Princess Foil Edition Virgin Cover by Danejo.

IDW Edition - 1st printing. By J. Scott Campbell. A striking collection of sketches, preliminaries, layouts and designs by comics superstar, J. Scott Campbell. For an added bonus, a super-cool flipbook runs the length of the sketchbook, featuring a sexy Danger Girl shimmying and shaking! It's sure to keep you flipping pages! Hardcover, 8-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.99.

IDW (Expanded) Edition - 1st printing. By J. Scott Campbell. J. Scott Campbell's long out of print Danger Girl sketchbook is back and with all-new additional content! Campbell's gorgeous preliminary drawings, layouts and sketches are showcased in this beautifully designed, over-sized hardcover. Lovely renditions of Abbey Chase, Sydney Savage, Natalia Kassle and more are Lusciously delineated-in the patented Danger Girl style! Featuring a brand new cover by Campbell as well as an extra 16 pages of never-before-seen-material! Hardcover, 8-in. x 12-in., 80 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.99.

Volume 1, 1st Printing - Sketchbook featuring the work of fantasy illustrator Daniel Horne. Softcover, 8.5" x 10.5", 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Bad Girls Drawn Nicely!" Dave Nestler's made a career of illustrating impossibly beautiful women, creating some of the most breathtaking paintings you've ever had dancing through your fondest naughty thoughts. Nestler lets you roam through pages and pages of delightful, detailed finished drawings of females in all manner of positions and attitudes, giving you valuable insight into his craft (and letting you enjoy the view!). Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Art by Dave Stevens. Recipient of both an Inkpot Award and the Kirby Award for Best Graphic Album in 1986, Dave Stevens (1955-2008) was an American illustrator and comics artist. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Add to cart Very Fine $8.00

Add to cart VF 8.0 $8.00

Add to cart FN 6.0 $6.00

Art and cover by Foo Swee Chin, also known as F.S.C. A collection of sketches by Foo Swee Chin, best known for her whimsical and morose art in SLGs Nightmares and Fairytales. Character sketches, monsters and miscellaneous art, including some sketches in full color and a post card section. 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature readers. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Dutch-born fantasy artist Roel Wielinga has spent much of his professional life creating fantastic visions of past and future delights. World-traveled at an early age, Roel discovered there was even more to see and experience in America, and it was here that he develpoed his love for fantasy illustartion and graphic story-telling. Here for the first time are collected his favorite works, sketches, studies, and projects. You're cordially invited to view these rare treasures, and experience the imagination of Roel. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. By Ken Shue. Imagine if one sketchbook had been passed down through the decades from one Disney animator to the next, with each one making a contribution before leaving it in the talented hands of another artist. That idea was the inspiration for A Disney Sketchbook. The drawings contained within represent the entire range of animation development, from the origins of ideas to fully conceived characters. Films and shorts from throughout the history of the company are featured, demonstrating the ingenuity and skill that have remained a constant at Walt Disney Animation Studios since 1928. Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 152 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

2nd or later printings. By Ken Shue. Imagine if one sketchbook had been passed down through the decades from one Disney animator to the next, with each one making a contribution before leaving it in the talented hands of another artist. That idea was the inspiration for A Disney Sketchbook. The drawings contained within represent the entire range of animation development, from the origins of ideas to fully conceived characters. Films and shorts from throughout the history of the company are featured, demonstrating the ingenuity and skill that have remained a constant at Walt Disney Animation Studios since 1928. Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 152 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

1st printing. Creating an animated film takes a lot of work, from the texture of a character's hair to the shot sequence of a high-speed car chase. This Pixar-branded sketchbook provides a single volume in which to record the incredible journey of the making of an animated film. It covers the full preproduction process with discrete sections for Concept, Color, Story, Characters, and Worlds. Each section includes an introduction, a handful of inspiring quotes from some of the best artists working at Pixar, and a few key examples of related art. Useful and inspiring, this journal provides a structured space for aspiring filmmakers to workshop their ideas through all phases of development. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $18.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Featuring sketches of the Phantom, Batman, the JSA, Red Sonja, the Spider, Kolchak, and much more! Softcover, 8 1/12-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. From his outstanding illustrations for Magic: The Gathering card series to the lovingly rendered and authorized portraits of many Babylon 5 stars like Claudia Christian, fan-fave Douglas Shuler has carved quite a unique career. Softcover, 8 1/12-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Feel hunted by so-called righteous crusaders against creativity? Tormented by hairy-footed, invisible naysayers come to steal from your treasure trove of ideas? By George, show them your iron will, how you can go for the gold when you're in your element! Whether you prefer a lovable Eliot or a terrifying Tiamat, Quetzalcoatl or Coco Kiryu, this slick sketchbook will help you set your stories on fire! Hoard yourself some copies today! 24 pages. full B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Twelve month calendar and cover, all art by Earl MacPherson. 9.5" x 12.5", 13 single-sided pages, full color.

Dealer Edition produced exclusively for The Comic Book Show in 2005. Features sketches and character designs by the art team behind Superman/Batman and much more! 16 page, B&W. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies.

Add to cart VF- 7.5 $20.00 View scans

Sketchbook by Ladronn. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.00.

Art and Cover by Phil Noto. Signed by the artist. 2003 collection of sketches, and drawings from artist Phil Noto. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 24 pages, B&W

Features artwork from Goon creator Eric Powell. 16 pages, black and white, comic sized. Cover price $5.00.

Add to cart NM+ 9.6 $60.00 View scans 207/1000. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Signed Edition. Signed and numbered on back cover by Eric Powell. Limited to 1,000 copies. Features artwork from Goon creator Eric Powell. 16 pages, black and white, comic sized.

Retailer preview for Eternal Romance Labor of Love Sketchbook (1998 Best Destiny). 8 pages, B&W.

Art by Barnaby Bagenda & Various. Cover by Yvel Guichet and Carrie Strachen. Get your Ash kicked in the Evil Dead 2 Sketchbook. The creative power of the Evil Dead 2 artists is fully unleashed! Now's your chance to see behind-the-scenes character designs, concept artwork, penciled pages, layouts, and drawings commissioned to make the Evil Dead universe come alive. Fully authorized and 100% authentic, baby! Cover price $4.99.

Limited to 1,000 copies. Art and Cover by Steven Hughes. Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Evil Ernie the fiendish way with this Evil Ernie: The Lost Sketches Ashcan. This certified "Pulido's Black Label Product" includes 20 never-before-seen images by Steven Hughes of not just the Evil One, but Smiley, Dr. Prince, and more. Ten years of terror have never been so much fun. No Ernie fanatic should be without this one! 28 pages, B&W.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Mature Redaers Cover price $9.95.

Features art by animator Justin Ridge. 24 pages, black and white with color, 8.5" X 5.5". Limited to 200 copies Cover price $10.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

From good-girl art to sword & sorcery and everything in between, Gallego has illustrated projects as varied as Conan paperbacks and fine art prints. These portfolios show the intricate care and study that go into his lush painting, as the most beautiful women in the world come to life before your eyes!

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

Cover price $9.95.

Signed and numbered edition limited to 1000 copies, includes 6" x 8" print.

1st printing.

From good-girl art to sword & sorcery and everything in between, Gallego has illustrated projects as varied as Conan paperbacks and fine art prints. These portfolios show the intricate care and study that go into his lush painting, as the most beautiful women in the world come to life before your eyes!

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

Cover price $9.95.

A collection of sketchbook drawings by Bill Griffith, Art Spiegelman, Spain Rodriguez and Justin Green. Plus a table of useful information. Mature content. B&W. 48 pages. 7.25" x 5".

Signed edition, signed and numbered by Frank Forte and limited to 500 copies. Art and cover by Frank Forte. A collection of art from Asylum Press publisher Forte, who has also worked as a storyboard artist, animator, and designer for feature films, TV and gaming. Character sketches, storyboards, background designs and more. Includes an original sketch on the back cover. 8.5-in. x 11-in. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.00.

Unsigned edition. Art and cover by Frank Forte. A collection of art from Asylum Press publisher Forte, who has also worked as a storyboard artist, animator, and designer for feature films, TV and gaming. Character sketches, storyboards, background designs and more. Blank back cover does not have signature or sketch. 8.5-in. x 11-in. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.00.