Sketch comic books issue 1

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Escape of the Scribbles!" Written by Joshua Williamson. Art and cover by Vicente "Vinny" Navarrete. Eight year old Mandy isn't what you'd call an emotional child. Whether at her own surprise birthday party, scoring the winning goal, or being stung by a bee, Mandy doesn't show her feelings. Instead she draws them as MONSTERS in her sketchbook. But one day emotions run wild and those monsters escape! Mandy's only help catching them is an eccentric monster named Happster, who causes more problems than he solves. Can Mandy catch all the sketch monsters and return them to her sketchbook before they destroy her town? Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $12.99.

1st printing.

Sketch with Asia is the first major publication from online Manga art phenomenon, Asia Ladowska. Asia blends her experience in hyper-realism with her passion for Manga, creating a style she is well-loved and recognized for. In this book she shares more of her art and behind the scenes information, along with numerous tips and tutorials for any budding Manga artist!

Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.99.

1st printing. NOTE: All Text in French. This sketchbook will take you on a journey through the very special universe of François Amoretti (Burlesque Girrrl). This atypical artist's sensitivity and elegance are eery and majestic; he combines his love for pin-ups, tattoo and rockabilly stuff, with his attraction for fairy tales and gothic lolitas. Come discover François Amoretti's incredible talent and delicious retro style! The 900 first copies are signed and numbered by the artist. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: All Text in French.

1st printing. NOTE: All Text in French. Enter the disconcerting world of Dominique Bertail, author of the series Ghost Money written by Thierry Smolderen. Period costumes, suits, military uniforms for Shandy, elegance remains the keyword. A real delight for the eyes! Then Bertail shows us his eclectic universe - landscapes, cowboys, portraits of comic books artists, tributes to Blueberry, Male Call, Thorgal, or Prince Valiant. With his precise lines and spare style, he can jump from one technique to another, from one world to another, from majestic to oppressive atmospheres. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: All Text in French. Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. By Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell. Over 150 sketches and finished paintings reveal the creative process at work for artists Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell. The sketches, in a variety of different media, provide insight into the artistic imagination of the two artists. Some were produced for pleasure, some as an experiment. They are stunning works, and an invaluable addition to the collector's portfolio! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $34.95.

Art by Robert Atkins. 5-in. x 8-in. 46 pages, PC/PB&W.

2009 convention exclusive sketchbook showcasing the art of Robert Q. Atkins. 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

1st printing. NOTE: All Text in French. A gorgeous cartoon style, unrivaled fluidity, breathtaking dynamism, this is indeed the mark of the Italian artist Lorenzo De Felici, author of Drakka (Ankama). Through these pages, De Felici shares with the reader his remarkable and diversified world. Fantastic creatures emerge from murky waters, jumping monsters, challenging warriors, heroine fighting a dragon or afraid little girl. The 900 first copies are numbered and signed by the artist. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: All Text in French. Cover price $30.00.

Add to cart Fine $2.65

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By James Kochalka. Collects the first full year of Kochalka's diary, drawn in comic strip form in his sketchbook. Drawn with relaxed and beautiful brushwork, these strips perfectly capture the rhythm of daily life. From the hilarious to the sad, from the poetic to the drunken, these strips offer a direct and intimate portrait of the life of one of America's most important alternative cartoonists. Softcover (Saddle Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $7.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.95

Add to cart Near Mint $2.95

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. By James Kochalka. Collects the first full year of Kochalka's diary, drawn in comic strip form in his sketchbook. Drawn with relaxed and beautiful brushwork, these strips perfectly capture the rhythm of daily life. From the hilarious to the sad, from the poetic to the drunken, these strips offer a direct and intimate portrait of the life of one of America's most important alternative cartoonists. Softcover (Saddle Stitched/Stapled), 8 1/2-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $7.95.

1st printing. NOTE: All Text in French. 'Fane, together with Bar2, is the creator of the motor comic Joe Bar Team. This series is a huge hit in Europe amongst street-fighter bikers and cafe-racer clubs and has been published in English by Comics World. Think of them as the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers on cafe racers. Many pages of this sketchbook are dedicated to Joe Bar team: storyboards, sketches of characters riding legendary machines, drafts, staging, research of jokes. You'll also discover cover roughs, movement and postures studies, color illustrations, boards in-progress, and last, but not least, pin-up girls on motorbikes! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 28 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: All Text in French. Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. NOTE: All Text in French. Bertrand Gatignol divides his time between character design for animated TV shows, comics (Les Ogres-Dieux with Hubert, Pistouvi with Merwan Chabane), and illustration of children's books. This sketchbook is an opportunity to enter his eclectic and varied world. His mastery of black and white is superb! Majestic architecture full of details, vibrant sets and powerful black inks, associated with delicate lines, paradoxically offer a bright artwork in a dark atmosphere. His work for various animated TV series is also emphasized. Finally, wine label, personal projects and various illustrations wonderfully complete this beautiful book. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: All Text in French. Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. NOTE: All Text in French. Let yourself be transported by Étienne Le Roux's poetic and elegant style (Le Temple du passé, 14/18, Le Serment de l'ambre). This sketchbook offers you a exciting stroll in a daydream world. Nude women subtly drawn are nestled in the first pages of this book. Le Roux's style is delicate, fluid and precise in the same time. Within the pages, women become wild, warriors or amazones, and gentleness is replaced by a perfectly executed heroic-fantasy universe. Then, we're reminded of Étienne Le Roux's delicateness and precision as he draws this tribute to King-Kong or the space ships of the futurist closed-door comics Le Temple du passé. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: All Text in French. Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. NOTE: All Text in French. Jérôme Lereculey is primarily known for his legendary comics and notably for his adaptation of King Arthur's life. His passion is reflected throughout this sketchbook: knights brandishing heavy swords, young horsewomen, naked warrior girls, battle scenes, and besieged fortified castles; everything is here, including a breathtaking bestiary of gnomes, trolls, unicorns, centaurs, dragons, werewolves, and other giants. You'll also discover studies for the Wollodrïn series, for Golias's cover and a double page focusing on the 50's pinup and her sexy outfits (pencil dress, corset, garters, etc.). The 900 first copies are numbered and signed by the artist. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: All Text in French. Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. Says Liman: "To my delight, Olivier Vatine invited me to join the collection at Comix Buro sketchbook. Throughout the pages, I invite you to review some of the illustrations that maybe you have already met the eye, but also to discover sketches from my notebooks, diverse and varied inspirations, projects wedge head or pencil strokes dropped freely for no reason other than the pleasure of drawing." The first 900 copies are numbered and signed by the author. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. NOTE: All Text in French. Nicolas Malfin studied physics, but eventually turned to comics. A self-taught artist, he began his career as an illustrator for roleplaying games and advertisements. He illustrated the Pirates of the Caribbean card game for Halloween Concept in 1998. Malfin's new series, Cézembre, is an historical story about WWII. A fan of uniforms, military technology, and pin-ups, Nicolas Malfin reveals in this sketchbook his private "Band of Sisters" collection, formidable warrior girls or military pinups. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 28 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: All Text in French. Cover price $30.00.

1st printing.

By Margaux KIndhauser.

Sketchbook Mara is a melting pot of everything she likes to draw, every styles she wants to experience. This book reveals the artistic personality of Margaux Kindhauser, aka Mara, who is fond of spontaneity and sketched drawings. In Mara's world, women are sometimes mermaids, sometimes Belle Epoque pinups wearing girdles, or Art Nouveau ladies inspired by Alfons Mucha; Escaped from the Victorian Era, from a fantasy world or even from a steampunk atmosphere.

Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. NOTE: All Text in French. Used to manga, animation, as well as Franco-Belgian comics, Mig can draw everything. Through this sketchbook, you'll discover a critical mass of creativity : huge variety of studies, preliminary drawings, character designs and a touch of pinups sketches. Mig's artwork is sometimes realistic and precise, sometimes presented in a gorgeous cartoon style. This book showcases the creativity of Mig in numerous fields and will inspire you with its scope and diversity. The 900 first copies are signed and numbered by the artist. Softcover, 7-in. x 8 1/2-in., 48 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: All Text in French. Cover price $30.00.

Art by Peter Arno, Roland Coe, Syd Hoff, and John Held Jr. A collection of single panel cartoons from the era's top cartoonist talents. Spiral Bound, 7-in. x 9 1/4-in., 66 pages, Black White and Red. Cover price $1.50.

1st printing. Immerge yourself into the art of the comic book artist Mathieu Reynès (La Peur géante, Alter Ego) and discover a talented artist with the Sketchbook Reynès. Following the sketchbook tradition, this book presents researches steps, character designs, preliminary sketches for illustrations, tribute to super-heroes, to Star Wars or Game of Thrones! Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $30.00.

Art by Kandrix Foong - limited to 1000 copies. Sketch and signature on front cover. 8 pages. 5 1/2" X 5 1/2". B&W.

Art by Laurie Breitkreuz - limited to 1000 copies. Sketch and signature on front cover. 8 pages. 5 1/2" X 5 1/2". B&W.

1st printing.

By Alberto Varanda.

Keep your eyes wide open and discover how easily Alberto Varanda pass from one style to the other with skill. This third volume is full of splendid paints, as dedicated to the comics world (Elektra, Wolverine) as to Gustav Klimt. Varanda is a great painter and his artworks are full of shadows and light, his colors are dazzling, warm or disturbing, and the precision and the delicacy of his faces are unequalled.

Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $30.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. NOTE: All Text in French. Dean Yeagle has spent most of his career in animation. In 2000, he began drawing cartoons for Playboy, and continues to do so on a regular basis. He publishes books featuring his character Mandy, does design work and consulting for animation, and appears at comic conventions throughout the world. This sketchbook offers a thrilling glimpse of the creative mind at work and play, bringing characters to life. Softcover, 48 pages, 7-in. x 8 1/2-in., PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: All Text in French. Cover price $30.00.

Add to cart VF- 7.5 $4.30

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $3.50

A sketchbook showcasing various characters drawn by Ty Romsa. 5 1/2" X 8 1/2". 36 pages. B&W.

1st printing. Artists include Julian Totino Tedesco, Richard Anderson, Matthew Barrett, Avery Coleman, Virginia Critchfield, Ant Ding, George Guo, Natalie Hall, Peter Han, Lim Hur, Abigail Larson, Marta Nael, John Park, Ania Pawlik, Cosmin Podar, Thomas Scholes, Paul Sullivan, Joe Weatherly, Min Yum, and others. Concepts are where all great ideas begin. Whether scribbled in a sketch pad or on a napkin, concepts are a way for artists to discover interesting shapes and forms that can be developed into their next masterpiece. In Sketching from the Imagination, fifty talented artists have been chosen to share their sketchbooks and explain the reasons behind their design decisions. Follow their progress from the initial strokes of a pencil through to a detailed sketch, and experience a great value masterclass in concept design. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. This latest volume in a hugely successful series showcases inspiring character concepts from the imaginations of 50 artists. Chosen especially for this book, these artists from around the globe take inspiration from folklore, myths, modern stories, and sometimes real life as a basis for their imaginative work. Softcover, 8-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $37.00.

1st printing. Sketches and drawings are the foundations of great art, where thoughts and concepts first come to life as an image. In Sketching from the Imagination: Characters, fifty talented artists share their sketches, inspirations, and approaches to creating characters. This book is a visually stunning collection packed with useful tips and creative insights, an invaluable resource that will inspire artists of all abilities. Softcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing.

In this inspiring addition to the popular Sketching from the Imagination series, we invite readers to explore the works of fifty artists from across the field of creature design. From magical and mythical beasts to aliens and mutant monsters, each page comes alive with wild and wonderful creations in a range of styles and mediums. Each artist offers their personal commentary, advice, and tips on drawing techniques and concept design processes, making Sketching from the Imagination: Monsters & Creatures a rich and exciting volume for any reader, whether they're looking for an intriguing menagerie of artwork to browse, or for artistic and professional insights by a wide range of talented and imaginative creators.

Softcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $32.99.

1st printing. Drawings are the foundations of great fantasy art where concepts, thoughts, and inspirations first become an image. In Sketching from the Imagination: Fantasy, fifty talented traditional and digital artists have been chosen to share their sketchbook works and describe their artistic practices when forging new ideas as beautiful sketches. Ranging from Hollywood film concept designers to talented students, each artist is handpicked from a vibrant international art community and from a wide spectrum of styles and mediums. Softcover, 8/2-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. The humble sketch is the foundation of great art, where thoughts and concepts first come to life as an image - but rarely are sketches celebrated like they deserve to be for their power to explore, inspire, and entertain. In Sketching from the Imagination: Sci-Fi, a selection of fifty talented traditional and digital artists, ranging from industry legends to talented up-and-comers, have been chosen to share their sketches and reveal the ideas, inspirations, and techniques behind their creative processes. Each artist presents an impressive showcase of images from their sketchbooks, accompanied by their own enlightening commentary. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Sketching Times gathers sketches from a global selection of artists in a broad range of techniques and styles, providing readers a window into the artistic process from the earliest of creative stages. Hand-picked by the featured artists, the title includes a wide variety of sketches that run from rough starts of what will become fantastic illustrations to pieces so intricate they seem to be finished projects already. Readers will find sketches ranging from bare-bones pencil sketches and free-flowing watercolor tests to the beginnings of stark computer graphics and cheeky character doodles. Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 336 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $35.00.

1st printing. Foreword by Chris Wedge (Ice Age director). Introduction by author and historian Amid Amidi. In this exquisite monograph, world-renowned American illustrator and character designer Peter de Sève (Ice Age), showcases his favorite published and unpublished works. Inventive, eccentric, and often irreverent, they represent a lifetime of drawing, including never-before-published New Yorker cover roughs, behind-the-scenes animation development artwork, and personal sketches. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 12-in., 240 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $54.95.

Sketchbook by Adam Hughes. Many, if not all, copies were signed. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 28 pages, B&W.

1st printing. Art and Cover by Rian Hughes. RIAN HUGHES (YESTERDAY'S TOMORROWS, TALES FROM BEYOND SCIENCE, design work for Marvel and DC) has created a unique series of portraits of London's underworld burlesque artists. Collected here are stylish and erotic sketches from life, bold graphic illustrations and beautiful paintings in an eclectic variety of media and styles. Contains mild nudity. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 360 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $49.99.

Issue #1 - 2002. Written and drawn by Michael Cardenas. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 48 pages, B&W. Mature readers.

1st printing. By Keith Parkinson. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W (with Illustration) Cover price $9.95.

Signed edition, limited to 500 copies. Includes a signed and numbered print. 1st printing. By Keith Parkinson. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W (with Illustration) Cover price $9.95.

2 Volumes Included - 1st printing. Features Star Trek: Sketchbook - The Original Series by Herbert F. Solow and Yvonne Fern Solow and Star Trek The Next Generation: Sketchbook - The Movies by John Eaves and J.M. Dillard. Softcover (Slipcase 2 Volumes), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 254 pages and 346 pages, PC/PB&W.

1st printing. By Joe Johnston and Nilo Rodis-Jamero. Features incredible original drawings from the fifth chapter of arguably the greatest science fiction space-fantasy of all time. This book shows early design stages of vehicles, weapons, spaceships, and characters from the film including: the Imperial Probot, snowspeeder, Rebel cruiser, an Imperial Snow Walker, Darth Vader's ship, Cloud City, Boba Fett's ship, a Tauntaun, and more. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

2nd and later printings. By Joe Johnston and Nilo Rodis-Jamero. Features incredible original drawings from the fifth chapter of arguably the greatest science fiction space-fantasy of all time. This book shows early design stages of vehicles, weapons, spaceships, and characters from the film including: the Imperial Probot, snowspeeder, Rebel cruiser, an Imperial Snow Walker, Darth Vader's ship, Cloud City, Boba Fett's ship, a Tauntaun, and more. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $120.00 View scans CGC Signature Series Paper: White Dan Morton Authenticated Autograph on inside front cover. Label #4737567007 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Cover and Art by Dan Morton. Stellar Voyeur - Dan Norton Sketchbook. Softcover.

Signed by Steve Rude - 1st printing. Take a look inside the sketchbook of award-winning comic artist Steve Rude. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 136 pages, B&W. Mature Readers NOTE: Limited to 1,450 copies. Cover price $28.95.

Art by Steve Scott. Convention exclusive limited to 1,000 copies. 5-in. x 8-in. 34 pages, B&W.

Signed & Numbered by Bob Eggleton - Limited to 250 copies. Portfolio of the works of Bob Eggleton. 8 3/8" x 11", 36 pages, B&W.

Sketchbook by Jim Rugg featuring Street Angel. 5" x 7-1/2", 36 pages, B&W. NOTE: Cover color varies.

1st printing.

By Tristan Manco.

With interest in graffiti and street art at a record high, the time is ripe for the first-ever volume to reveal the working methods and private fixations of more than 60 leading international street artists through their personal sketchbooks. Street Sketchbook includes never-before-seen works by new and acclaimed figures such as Banksy, Alexander Purdy, and more, as well as sketches that have formed the basis of large public works.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 11 1/2-in., 272 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $35.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $7.80

1st printing.

Art and cover by Kelly Howlett. Introduction by Joshua Dysart.

A collection of portraits and figure drawings.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, B&W.

NOTE: Limited to 500 copies.

Cover price $15.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $15.99

1st Printing. By Terry Moore. Terry Moore does love to draw! Now the Eisner Award winner's 2021 Sketchbook is here, filled with drawings of Katchoo, Francine, Zoe and many more characters from the pages of his iconic books, Strangers In Paradise, Motor Girl, Rachel Rising, and Echo. Moore is known for drawing beautiful women and this volume collects the very best of his pin-up art and portraits from 2020-2021! Softcover, 104 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.99.

1st printing. Collecting the very best of Terry Moore's pinups, sketches, commissioned artwork and character designs from 25 years in the comic book industry. From the earliest concept art for Strangers In Paradise to the latest commissions for Motor Girl, this is a behind-the-stories collection of Terry Moore's beautiful women and outrageous characters as fans have never seen them. Featuring hundreds of drawings and an introduction by the artist. Softcover, 216 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $16.99.