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June! Summer movies, family fun, hot days, and hotter new releases! Hi everyone! It's your bud @Bud's, Marty Grosser! It's the first week of June (gateway to Summer!) and here at Bud's Art Books, the new stuff continues to arrive! And this week brings a great batch of titles, including new DC and Marvel collections, classic Conan, Johnny Hazard dailies, and the first in a new series of art collections dedicated to Men's Adventure Magazine and Mack Bolan illustrator, Gil Cohen! All this and a lot more! So let's get into it, shall we? |
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| BATMAN DETECTIVE COMICS THE NEW 52 Omnibus Volume 2 From 2014-2018. By Brian Buccellato, Peter J. Tomasi, Francis Manapul, John Layman et al. Art by Various. The second Detective Comics: The New 52 Omnibus continues Gotham’s descent into the shadows as the World’s Greatest Detective faces dark visions, deadly conspiracies, and a new mantle of the Bat. From the mind-bending “Gothtopia” to the gritty realism of “Icarus” and the ideological chaos of “Anarky,” this era redefines what it means to protect Gotham. As Bruce Wayne grapples with corruption, loss, and identity, a new Batman (Jim Gordon in a mechanized suit) rises to defend the city in his own way! DC Comics, 2026. Rush Service and International shipping could require an additional charge....More. Item Code: BATDC02H Hard Cover, 8x11, 1056pg, Full Color |
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CONAN THE KING The Original Comics Omnibus Volume 3 Collects Conan the King #36-55 and Conan of the Isles Graphic Novel, 1986-89. Conan the barbarian, the thief, the mercenary, and now... Conan the king! Big John Buscema is back! Included in this 900 page volume is one of the more rarely collected stories from the conclusion of John Buscema’s first long tenure and in the Conan of the Isles graphic novel. An older, wiser Conan relinquishes the throne to his son for one final glorious adventure! While Conan of the Isles serves as a wonderful appetizer, the real meat of this collection includes the remaining run of issues of Conan the King as penned by Don Kraar and then Jim Owsley (aka Christopher Priest) with notable artistic runs by Mike Docherty and Geoff Isherwood. Titan, 2026....More. Item Code: KINOC03H Hard Cover, 8x11, 896pg, Full Color |
| Volumes 1&2 are also available. Click here for more Conan. |
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GIL COHEN INSIDE/OUT Edited by Robert Deis & Wyatt Doyle. Archive Collection is the opening salvo in the Men's Adventure Library's most ambitious endeavor yet: Gil Cohen: Inside/Out, a multi-volume series collecting the men's adventure magazine (a.k.a. MAM) work of legendary illustrator Gil Cohen. Most famous for his aviation art masterpieces and cover paintings for Don Pendleton's Mack Bolan / The Executioner series of action paperbacks, Cohen began his career as an illustrator working for the wildly popular men's adventure magazines of the 1950s, '60s, and '70s, where he cut his teeth illustrating some of the wildest and most explosive adventure fiction of the era. New Texture, 2025....More. Item Code: GILCOH Hard Cover, 9x11, 148pg, Partial Color $49.95 |
| If you were around in the '60s and '70s, chances are you saw Gil Cohen's work in various "Men's Adventure" magazines like True Action, Stag, and Man's World, among many others. These are astonishing action images of fearless men and beautiful women in mortal peril, caught up in war, on safari, or in the middle of a conflict somewhere around the globe. Cohen was a master of crafting single illustrations that set a scene and let readers know what they could expect in the story they were about to read (and the stories typically did not measure up to his art!). And then there are his covers for Don Pendleton's classic Mack Bolan/The Executioner adventure series, which Cohen expertly covered for years. A true legend of pop illustration, I have a copy of this one myself and recommend it most heartily. Great stuff! ~Marty |
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THE INCREDIBLE HULK Return of the Monster Omnibus By Bruce Jones. Art by Various. Writer Bruce Jones’ acclaimed, smash hit run! Blamed for the murder of a child, Bruce Banner becomes Public Enemy No. 1 — hounded by society, hunted by the law and targeted by a mysterious third party with a sinister agenda all its own... one that cuts to the very heart of Banner’s strange affliction! Adding to Banner's troubles are his oldest foes, the Abomination and the Absorbing Man — who has gained the ability to enter other people's minds. Plus, an appearance by old friend (and occasional foe) Doc Samson, and Hulk's mysterious new benefactor: the enigmatic Mr. Blue! Marvel Comics, 2026. Rush Service and International shipping could require an additional charge....More. Item Code: INCHRH Hard Cover, 8x11, 1272pg, Full Color |
| I became aware of writer Bruce Jones years ago for his work on Pacific Comics' groundbreaking anthologies Twisted Tales and Alien Worlds. His work on Incredible Hulk was one of my favorite runs on the series, taking Banner/Hulk back to his roots as the "hunted monster" misunderstood by society. And there's plenty of great art from the likes of Romita Jr., Weeks, Immonen, and more. If you dig the Hulk or Jones (Bruce, not Rick!), then check this one out. ~Marty |
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| JOHNNY HAZARD Newspaper Dailies Volume 13 1964-1965 Classic Daily Strips from 1963-1965! By Frank Robbins. The 13th volume of this archival series continues the adventures of Johnny Hazard, picking up the storyline where Volume 12 left off. See more trend-setting artwork by comics legend Frank Robbins in one of the most important adventure strips ever to grace newspapers. Hermes Press, 2026....More. Item Code: JH13H Hard Cover, 10x6, 240pg, b&w $59.99 |
| See more Johnny Hazard, and other Comic Strip Collections. |
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SUPERMAN ADVENTURES Compendium Two Collects issues #29-66 from 1999-2002! Written by Mark Millar et al. Art by Aluir Amancio, Terry Austin, Neil Vokes et al. Following in the footsteps of the groundbreaking Batman: The Animated Series and sharing many of the same aesthetics as the Dark Knight's hit TV show, Superman: The Animated Series itself spawned its own all-ages comics series, Superman Adventures! This second compendium of the series delivers thrilling, heartfelt stories that capture the spirit of the Man of Steel's cartoon exploits. From clashes with Lex Luthor and Brainiac to team-ups with Supergirl and the Justice League, these tales blend classic superhero action with humor, heart, and timeless values. DC Comics, 2026. ...More. Item Code: SUPAC02 Soft Cover, 7x10, 976pg, Full Color |
| Volume 1 is also available. See more of The Man of Steel! |
Mighty Marvel Sale |
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| This week we have a six bargain-priced "Back in Stock" Marvel titles, all offered at 60% off their original SRP! If you passed on any of these when they were first released, here's your chance to score some of the best at a fraction of the price! We'll be bringing in more bargain-priced Marvel collections in the coming months, so don't miss our weekly e-blasts and our Incredible Catalog for more titles! |
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GHOST RIDER By Jason Aaron Omnibus Closeout Price! Collecting Ghost Rider (2006) #20-35 & Ghost Riders: Heaven's On Fire #1-6. By Marvel Comics, 2024....More. Item Code: GHRJAH Hard Cover, 8x11, 536pg, Full Color |
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PHOENIX Omnibus Volume 2 Closeout Price! Collecting: X-Men (1963) #141; Uncanny X-Men (1981) #142, #168-176, and more. By Chris Claremont & John Byrne et al. The cycle of death and rebirth continues! A new Phoenix rises, an oddly familiar figure debuts, and Jean Grey returns from a watery grave! Rachel Summers has arrived from a frightful future to the present day, but can she cope with meeting her father”or claiming the power of Phoenix? Marvel, 2023. Rush Service and International shipping could require an additional charge....More. Item Code: PHOE02H Hard Cover, 8x11, 1328pg, Full Color |
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STORM Blowback Closeout Price! Collects Storm (2023) #1-5. Written by Ann Nocenti; Art by Sid Kotian and Geraldo Borges. Ororo Munroe is just getting started! She's been a thief, a goddess and a leader of the X-Men—and with her mutant ability to control the weather bolstered by her top-notch fighting skills, Storm is a formidable opponent like no other. But in this all-new adventure set during the fan-favorite period when she was rocking leather and a mohawk, Ororo will be tested to the limit”and beyond! Marvel Comics, 2023....More. Item Code: STORMB Soft Cover, 7x10, 120pg, Full Color |
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SILVER SURFER: Ghost Light Closeout Price! Collects Silver Surfer: Ghost Light #1-5. By John Jennings and Valentine De Landro. A ghost from the past, returned to haunt Norrin Radd! Toni Brooks and her family have moved into the quiet town of Sweetwater. But nothing is quite what it seems with their new home. What mystery did Toni and her family unravel that would summon the Sentinel of the Spaceways, the Silver Surfer?! Marvel Comics, 2023....More. Item Code: SILGL Soft Cover, 7x10, 128pg, Full Color |
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SILVER SURFER Epic Collection Volume 14 Sun Rise and Shadow Fall Closeout Price! Collects Silver Surfer (1987) 139-146, Galactus the Devourer (1999) #1-6, and more. Written by J.M. DeMatteis, Tom DeFalco et al. Art by Roger Cruz, Joe Bennett, Jon J. Muth et al. The Silver Surfer and Alicia Masters reach their journey's end! But before they go their separate ways, they must survive the manipulations of Tenebrae”and venture into the Microverse! And no trip there is complete without an emotionally charged battle against Psycho-Man! Marvel Comics, 2023. Due: Apr....More. Item Code: SILS14 Soft Cover, 7x10, 488pg, Full Color |
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THUNDERBOLTS RED Omnibus Closeout Price! Collecting Thunderbolts (2012) #1-32 and Thunderbolts Annual (2013) #1. Written by Daniel Way, Charles Soule et al. Art by Steve Dillon, Phil Noto et al. A colorful cast of volatile killers stars in the most shocking Thunderbolts era of all! Venom, Elektra, Deadpool, the Punisher. Forget the courts, the jails, the system—this team of Thunderbolts fights fire with fire, targeting the most dangerous and lethal players in the Marvel Universe with extreme prejudice! Marvel Comics, 2024....More. Item Code: THUNBH Hard Cover, 7x11, 744pg, Full Color |
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KINKY KARROT PRESENTS OFF THE BEATEN PATH By Marie Sann and Yann Krehl. Sex and relationships are the last thing Lizzy is thinking about when she moves to the big city. She is completely focused on starting her studies, looking for a job, and living with her sarcastic, older roommate Elva, which is still unfamiliar. She is also still reeling from the breakup with her long-term boyfriend. When she visits a sex shop for the first time out of curiosity, Lizzy begins to explore her own sexuality and discovers a whole new side of herself. An exciting side. From dating apps to sex toys to bondage, she tries out lots of things and slowly discovers her interest in the kinkier side of sex. Ablaze, 2025. Adult Material....More. Item Code: KINOFFH Hard Cover, 7x10, 128pg, Full Color $24.99 |
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THE ART OF MARVEL ANIMATION'S Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man By Ramin Zahed. The Art of Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is the official behind-the-scenes companion to the Disney animated series! This collector's item edition is packed with photos and interviews with key creatives accompanied by sketches, storyboards, character and costume designs, animation cels, and other ephemera from the making of the series. Abrams, 2026. Due: June....More. Item Code: ARTMAH Hard Cover, 10x12, 240pg, Full Color |
| If you haven't checked out Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man on Disney+, and you're a fan of Romita-era Spidey tales, you owe it to yourself to seek it out. And once you're hooked, come on back and check out this look at the making of the series. It's a deep dive into the love and effort that went into creating the animated series, packed with plenty of rare, behind-the-scenes materials, interviews, and more. ~Marty |
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TRAILBLAZER The Autobiography of Tarzan's Creator Hardcover Introduction by Henry G. Franke III. Recommended. By Edgar Rice Burroughs. In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ birth, ERB Inc, presents Trailblazer: The Autobiography of Tarzan’s Creator. This 20,000-word “Autobiography,” dictated by Burroughs at the prompting of his new book publisher in 1929 for the purposes of promotion, has never before seen print and details in the author's own words, the life of the Master of Adventure from his birth to 1914. ERB, Inc., 2026. Due: June....More. Item Code: TRAILBLH Hard Cover, 9x6, na, Text/b&w $39.95 |
| Although Edgar Rice Burroughs is one of the fantasy genre's most prolific authors, the average person who may have thrilled to the exploits of his famous creations—Tarzan, John Carter, Carson Napier and more—generally knows little about his life outside of his works. Now ERB Inc. has provided fans with the legendary pulpsmith's life story, in his own words. If you're an "ERBalist" and need to know more about the man, you can do no better than Trailblazer! ~Marty |
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BATMAN/SUPERMAN World's Finest Deluxe Edition Volume 1 From 2022-2023! Collects #1-12! By Mark Waid. Art by Dan Mora. From Legendary writer Mark Waid and superstar artist Dan Mora bring new energy and heart to the iconic partnership of Batman and Superman in this explosive, critically acclaimed series! Set in a vibrant past of the DC Universe, the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel join forces to face the ancient and dangerous Devil Nezha, a threat powerful enough to require help from unlikely allies such as the Doom Patrol. As the stakes escalate, the World’s Finest must navigate supercharged powers, deadly enemies, and the arrival of a mysterious young hero known as Boy Thunder. Collected in deluxe hardcover for the first time, this edition launches a bold new chapter in superhero storytelling packed with action, emotion, and timeless charm. DC Comics, 2026. Due: June....More. Item Code: BSWOR01H Hard Cover, 7x11, 352pg, Full Color |
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DARK CRISIS Omnibus From 2022. Collects Dark Crisis #1-7 and Much More! By Joshua Williamson, Dennis Culver, Stephanie Phillips et al. Art by Daniel Sampere, Clay Henry et al. When the Justice League falls to the Great Darkness, the next generation must rise to confront a threat that spans reality itself. Legacy heroes “ including Nightwing, Jon Kent, Wonder Girl, and the Flash Family “ step forward as the Multiverse fractures, the villains unite, and Pariah’s Dark Army pushes Earth to the brink. DC Comics. Due: June. Rush Service and International shipping could require an additional charge....More. Item Code: DARCRH Hard Cover, 8x11, 1000pg, Full Color |
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FALLING IN LOVE ON THE PATH TO HELL A Fist Full of Inks Signed Signed by the creative team! Recommended. Falling In Love on the Path to Hell is a supernatural romance comic series by writer Gerry Duggan (Deadpool, X-Men) and artist Garry Brown (Babyteeth) about a lady samurai and a gunslinger who meet and fall in love in a purgatory filled with undead monsters and a warrior cult. This oversized 8" x 12" hardcover edition presents the art from the first four issues of the 10-issue series in black & white, showcasing the incredible inks of Garry Brown. Zoop, 2026. Due: June....More. Item Code: FALLHS Hard Cover, 8x12, na, b&w $50.00 |
| I saw this one on Zoop (and later from the publisher) and really liked the art. It's a supernatural romance between a lady samurai and a gunslinger, set in a monster-filled purgatory. This large hardcover edition presents the entire 10-issue series from Gerry Duggan and Garry Brown in b&w, so you can enjoy the awesome inks, which give it a unique yet familiar style. Western... Samurai... Monsters. All my favorites! ~Marty |
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FRANK THORNE'S LANN Revised Edition New Revised Edition — Limited to 1,000 copies! Recommended. While Frank Thorne is known primarily for his adult sword-swinging heroine, Ghita, and for his Red Sonja at Marvel, he also created the sexy cyber heroine Lann. First starring in Heavy Metal magazine in the '80s, the sexy dark haired super-spy Lann, with her droids Glitch and Shard, were an updated and more erotic version of Barbarella! Lann spends 98% of her time solving crime while naked, so it's a special kind of fantasy for sure! This space comic features guns, salacious scantily clad ladies, comedy (her sidekick often fights unarmed... due to his arms falling off!), and more! Hermes Press, 2026. Due: Aug....More. Item Code: FRATLH Hard Cover, 8x10, 96pg, Partial Color $39.99 |
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GOLDEN AGE COMICS From the Old Fan's Attic, Warriors, and Kids Recommended. Edited by Howard L. Davis. Set the Way-Back Machine for "Fun" and journey back to the Golden Age of Comics with this new collection of vintage stories! Golden Age Comics from the Old Fan's Attic presents a nostalgic selection of rarely seen horror, humor, and superhero titles, which includes the original Daredevil by Jack Cole, Power Nelson, Yank and Doodle (who grace the cover of this collection), Quicksilver, Pat Patriot, Private Rook, Margie and Mac, and Kid Patrol. Hermes Press, 2026. Due: Aug....More. Item Code: GOLAGH Hard Cover, 8x11, 224pg, Full Color $60.00 |
| I love a good anthology, and author/editor Howard L. Davis, a longtime collector like you and I, has assembled this collection of classic comics stories from Quality, Prize, and other publishers of the era. These are all from the '40s, so there are plenty of Nazis, spies and saboteurs getting punched, their evil plans usurped. Fun! ~Marty |
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HADON OF ANCIENT OPAR Hardcover Signed Signed by Barrett, Nerlin, Carey & Eggleton! Foreword by Robert R. Barrett. Introduction by Christopher Paul Carey. In-Depth Bonus Materials! Recommended. By Phillip Jose Farmer. Opar, a lost colony of Atlantis, hidden deep in the heart of Africa, is shrouded in mystery and awash with incredible riches. From this ancient city comes Hadon, an impoverished but ambitious young man who sets out to enter and win the great games of Klakor — a bloody contest in which only the strongest and most cunning warrior will survive. He seeks the ultimate prize: to rule the Khokarsan Empire alongside the powerful High Priestess. But his quest for the throne leads him into the wild lands beyond the empire’s edge, where he finds himself embroiled in a bloody civil war. . . Meteor Press, 2026. Due: June....More. Item Code: HADANHS Hard Cover, 6x8, 298pg, Text/b&w $70.00 |
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JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA The Bronze Age Volume 1 From 1969-1974. Foreword by Roy Thomas. Collects JLA #77-113. By Denny O'Neill, Robert Kanigher, Gardner Fox et al. Art by Dick Dillin et al. The dawning of the '70s saw the heroes of the JLA trading in their secret New England cave hideout for the Earth-orbiting Satellite. And with a new HQ at their disposal, the League began to expand their lineup to include the Elongated Man and the Red Tornado! Add to that another era-bending team-up with the Justice Society of America and the Seven Soldiers of Victory, and it's easy to see why these stories became fan-favorite epics, gathered together for the first time in this expansive collection. DC Comics, 2026. Due: June....More. Item Code: JLABA01H Hard Cover, 8x11, 856pg, Full Color |
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LEGENDS Omnibus Foreword by Mike Gold! Introduction by John Ostrander! By John Ostrander, Len Wein, Paul Levitz et al. Art by John Byrne, Keith Giffen, Luke Mc Donnell et al. The legends of the DC Universe are being targeted, discredited, and ostracized as traitors! The president has issued an order banning heroes. Riots are breaking out in the streets, and the goodness of the world is being dismantled. As Darkseid works to turn the public against their sworn protectors, his quest to harvest the Anti-Life Equation furthers. And as the ticking clock of doom strikes forward, it will take the will of heroes across the globe to overcome the spreading hate and reclaim the inherent good that is within all of us. DC Comics, 2026. Due: June....More. Item Code: LEGOMH Hard Cover, 8x11, 936pg, Full Color |
Rare Books This Week |
THUNDER AGENTS ARCHIVES Volumes 1-6 |
75 YEARS OF MARVEL COMICS |
SCENES FROM THE XENOZOIC AGE DELUXE PORTFOLIO |
Our favorite is the Dragon Lady Press set of #1-4 with very cool Alex Toth covers! Alex created these just for this series, a homage to Robbins. RB5216. $80 More favorites: The Best of National Lampoon, which we’ve just reduced from $100 to $85 for SEVEN collections! Beware, its adult material!
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Coming Events Berkeley Comic Show San Diego Comic-Con 2026
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