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Hello my fellow Americans and all of you around the globe! It's Marty Grosser, your bud @Bud's, and we're ready to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of America this week! I'm also here to let you know what's new at Bud's Art Books! We have a nice selection of releases from DC and Marvel, Richard Corben and Alex Toth story collections, classic illustration, and pop culture volumes dedicated to the movies! All this, and lot's more, including coming items and rare books! So, while we still have all of our fingers (please keep it "Safe and Sane" on the 4th, people!), let's get into it! |
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| THE EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES OF ADELE BLANC-SEC Volume 1 The iconic adventure series celebrates its 50th anniversary! By Jacques Tardi. In celebration of The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec’s 50th anniversary, Fantagraphics is thrilled to re-issue these classic stories in luxuriously redesigned hardcover editions. While Fantagraphics published translations of French cartoonist Jacques Tardi’s first four Adèle adventures 15 years ago, this new series will bring the complete 10 episode run of the series into English for the very first time! Fantagraphics, 2026....More. Item Code: EXTA01H Hard Cover, 8x11, 200pg, Full Color |
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ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN The Last Amazon Collects Absolute Wonder Woman #1-7. By Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman. In a different, darker world, Diana of Themyscira was not raised in paradise, but instead was exiled to the underworld as a baby and raised by an enemy. Darkness and exile did not destroy her; instead, they made her all the stronger—honed into an even greater weapon by tragedy, danger, and magic. Long denied her Amazonian heritage, Diana has finally reached the time for her to rejoin the surface world. Armed with new weapons forged in Hell, and a mission that looks a bit more like justice than peace, Diana will not be stopped on her quest to save the world and discover her place in it, even if that means carving it herself! DC Comics, 2025....More. Item Code: ABSW01H Hard Cover, 7x10, 208pg, Full Color $24.99 |
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ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN As My Mothers Made Me Collects issues #8-14. Absolute Wonder Woman Vol. 2: As My Mothers Made Me continues Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman’s bold new vision of Diana of Themyscira. As Diana confronts the horrors of man’s world and the truth of her Amazonian legacy, she must choose between rage and compassion, isolation and connection. With supernatural threats erupting across the globe, Diana’s journey becomes a battle for identity, justice, and the soul of humanity. DC Comics, 2026....More. Item Code: ABSW02H Hard Cover, 7x10, 208pg, Full Color |
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7 TALES FROM KING ARTHUR'S COURT The American Weekly Covers New Printing. Highly Recommended. Written by John Erskine and beautifully illustrated by Edmund Dulac, these were originally published in The American Weekly and have been expertly collected into a single volume by Albert Seligman. This popular newspaper supplement thrived until 1966, but was at its peak in the 30s and 40s. It commissioned Dulac, as well as Flagg, Finlay, Vargas and others to create eye-catching covers and wonderfully illustrated stories. Here are some of the best, never before collected. A 24-page introduction looks at all the wonderfully illustrated King Arthur collections, with illustrations, from Howard Pyle and Beardsley, to N.C. Wyeth and H.J. Ford. Dulacebooks, 2026....More. Item Code: 7TALKA Soft Cover, 7x10, 106pg, Partial Color $21.99 |
| Editor Albert Seligman continues to present classic works of illustrated tales from yesteryear, such as his most recent Tales from the Arabian Nights series. This volume, featuring Edmund Dulac's illustrated tales of Arthurian legend have been released previously, but Albert has found a new printing source, which gives the package a better overall image quality. His 24-page introduction covers the many different versions of these stories produced over the years, and really helps to bring the history of them to life. This would make a great gift for any young reader in your life, or a beautiful addition to your illustrated book collection. ~Marty |
Comic Book Archives |
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CREEPY PRESENTS Alex Toth Classic tales from the pages of Warren Publishing's "Creepy" and "Eerie" horror anthologies! Recommended. A brilliant creator who wielded a dynamic, minimalist style, Alex Toth is considered a master in the fields of comic book storytelling, animation, and design. With Creepy Presents Alex Toth, all of his vibrant and thrilling stories from the pages of Creepy and Eerie are collected in this affordable oversized paperback edition! Dark Horse, 2025....More. Item Code: CREAT Soft Cover, 8x11, 166pg, b&w |
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CREEPY PRESENTS Richard Corben Over 300-pages of timeless terror from a master storyteller! Horror comics visionary and coloring pioneer Richard Corben has been a voice of creativity and change for over four decades. For the first time ever, Corben's legendary Creepy and Eerie short stories and cover illustrations are being collected into one deluxe hardcover! With an informative foreword by artist and comic-book colorist Jose Villarrubia - who also provides color restoration - this volume features Richard Corben's original stories, Edgar Allan Poe adaptations, and collaborations with comic-book writers Bruce Jones, Bill DuBay, Doug Moench, Gerald Conway, and others! Dark Horse, 2026...More. Item Code: CRERC Soft Cover, 8x11, 350pg, Partial Color |
Warren Publishing's Creepy and Eerie anthologies published throughout the '60s, '70s, and '80s, featured a Who's Who of comic book legends over the years, with several EC Comics veterans plying their gruesome trade monthly in the pages of these legendary magazines. Alex Toth—who not only worked at EC, but at Atlas as well—was doing some of his best work late in his career at Warren. And what hasn't already been said about Richard Corben, who's work was so good that his tales were among the first to get the color treatment when Warren began including color signatures in Creepy and Eerie. If you're a fan of these artists, but don't want to invest in the various Archive editions in which their works appear (and there's a few!), then these new softcover collections are just the ticket! ~Marty |
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BATMAN By Grant Morrison Book 2 Collects Batman #676-683, #700; Batman & Robin #1-9; DC Universe #0. Recommended. By Grant Morrison, Tony Daniel, Frank Quitely, et al. Experience the bold, genre-defying storytelling of Grant Morrison's Batman saga in the second installment of this celebrated era of the Dark Knight. In Batman R.I.P., Bruce Wayne's life spirals out of control as the mysterious Jezebel Jet enters his world, and the Club of Villains rises to plunge Gotham into chaos. This psychological tour-de-force lays the groundwork for Morrison's sweeping narrative in Batman and Robin! DC Comics, 2025....More. Item Code: BATGM02 Soft Cover, 7x10, 480pg, Full Color |
| Grant Morrison made his mark on the American comics scene with his run on DC/Vertigo's Animal Man. Since then he has moved from one high-profile project to another, but his writing on Batman is by far my favorite of his works. This second volume collecting his Batman issues, and the Batman and Robin series with artist Frank Quitely, are just damn good comics. I can't recommend them enough! ~Marty |
Comic Reference & How-To |
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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....More. Item Code: ARTMAH Hard Cover, 12x10, 240pg, Full Color |
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MARVEL VENOM The First 40 Years This deluxe book explores the comic book history of Venom, from his origins as a foe in the Spider-Man comic book to his greatest battles, deadliest enemies, and his unlikeliest allies. Lavishly illustrated with stunning art, this tribute to one of Marvel’s most iconic characters also includes profiles of the the talented creators behind Marvel’s deadliest anti-heroes’ ongoing adventures. Titan, 2026....More. Item Code: MARVFH Hard Cover, 8x11, 128pg, Full Color $24.99 |
| More Comic Reference here, including Marvel's Daredevil: Illustrated History & Iron Man: The First 60 Years. |
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100 MOVIES Of The 1990'S Recommended. Edited by Jürgen Müller. 100 Movies of the 1990s reviews cinema's most important events from 1991 up to the year 2000 and brings to life a rich variety of movie highlights. The storyline and aesthetic characteristics of each film are presented in an incisive and informative way. Commentaries on actors, directors, and historical or technical aspects of cinema introduce additional features of interest. This collection presents the 100 most loved and successful films of the 1990s, complete with stills, synopses, analysis, and trivia. Taschen, 2026....More. Item Code: MOV90H Hard Cover, 7x10, 768pg, Full Color $40.00 |
| Also available are 100 Movies of the 1980's, 1970's & Film Noir 100 All-Time Favorites. |
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ANDRE DE DIENES MARILYN MONROE 45th Anniversary Edition An unparalleled portrait of an icon, reissued in a compact edition for Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday. Featuring photographs and memoirs by her first photographer, brief fiancé, and lifelong friend, André de Dienes, this intimate archive traces Norma Jeane’s rise to Marilyn Monroe, capturing her enduring magnetism up to her final days. Taschen, 2026....More. Item Code: ANDMH Hard Cover, 6x9, 480pg, Partial Color $30.00 |
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FILM POSTERS OF THE RUSSIAN AVANT-GARDE 45th Anniversary Edition At the intersection of the visual, graphic, and cinematic arts, film posters are a unique and thrilling record of a particular cultural Zeitgeist. This book brings together 250 posters from the Soviet Union of the 1920s and early 1930s to explore the energy and invention of this period, before Soviet Realism became the official art doctrine. This book shows 250 film posters from the Soviet Union of the 1920s and early 1930s, revealing a surprising world of innovative aesthetics. Taschen, 2026....More. Item Code: FILPRH Hard Cover, 6x9, 512pg, Full Color $30.00 |
| One of my favorite films is the 1962 Soviet era sci-fi adventure, Planeta Bur ("Planet of Storms"). It's a really fun adventure film with cosmonauts on Venus encountering dinosaurs, man-eating plants and more. And the space tech is so cool; heck, their spacesuits look like they were designed by Wally Wood! The poster for the film is fantastic, and shares a style sense with Russian movie posters from 40 years prior. I love seeing foreign movie posters (especially when they are interpreting an American movie release), but these films from the early years of Russian cinema are mostly unknown to Western audiences. |  |
| Thankfully, Taschen Books and author/collector Susan Pack have brought this collection of posters by 27 different artists back to print so we can all appreciate the artistry of these talented craftsmen. Recommended, comrades! ~Marty | |
Celebrating America! |
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This week, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation's "birth"! We Americans have always been proud of our heritage, and that pride took the form of our flag... whose colors lent themselves to all manner of icons over the years including our comic book heroes! So, in honor of Old Glory's Red, White and Blue, check out these books featuring patriotic heroes from yesterday and today, including the original icon himself, Captain America! DC Finest: Introducing Wonder Woman, America's Greatest Comics 1-4 Marvel's Captain America: The Illustrated History, Rangers of Freedom All American Ad's of the 40's -2000's, Justice League of America
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| This week we have a four more 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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THE AVENGERS WEST COAST Epic Collection Volume 6 California Screaming Closeout Price! Collecting Avengers West Coast #65-82 and Annual #6. Written by Roy Thomas & Dann Thomas. Art by Paul Ryan, Danny Bulanadi et al. When two of the Avengers' greatest foes join forces, it spells doom for the West Coast Avengers! But if the team can somehow triumph over the deadly duo of the Grim Reaper and Ultron, who will be left in a revamped roster? And will there be any room for the U.S. Agent? Not if Hawkeye has his way! Marvel Comics, 2023....More. Item Code: AVW06 Soft Cover, 7x10, 512pg, Full Color |
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CAPTAIN AMERICA Epic Collection Volume 21 Twilight's Last Gleaming Closeout Price! Collecting Captain America (1968) #431-443, Tales of Suspense (1995) #1, Avengers (1963) #386-388, and material from the Captain America Collector's Preview (1995). Written by Mark Gruenwald; Art by Dave Hoover et al. Is this the end of Captain America? As the Super-Soldier Serum coursing through his veins since the 1940s decays, Steve Rogers' health continues to worsen”so he's going to need a little help to carry on shield-slinging, especially against Baron Zemo and his new Baroness! Diamondback may be having doubts about their partnership, but new heroes Free Spirit and Jack Flag join the good fight against the Serpent Society! Marvel Comics, 2024....More. Item Code: CAE21 Soft Cover, 7x10, 480pg, Full Color |
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CAPTAIN MARVEL By Kelly Thompson Omnibus Volume 1 Closeout Price! Captain Marvel soars to great heights under the pen of Kelly Thompson. Collects Captain Marvel #1-26 and Captain Marvel: The End #1 (2019-2020). By Kelly Thompson. Art by Carmen Carnero et al. Carol Danvers has finally returned home after months in space. New York has never looked so good”until a powerful villain turns Roosevelt Island into an apocalyptic wasteland! Now, Carol must assemble a new crew to kick-start a revolution! But soon she goes from Earth’s Mightiest Hero to Public Enemy No. 1 when a new star steals the spotlight! And things go from bad to worse when Captain Marvel is given 24 hours... to kill the Avengers! Marvel, 2023....More. Item Code: CAPKT01H Hard Cover, 8x10, 736pg, Full Color |
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DAREDEVIL & ECHO Closeout Price! Collecting Daredevil & Echo #1-4 and Elektra (2022) #100. Written by B. Earl and Taboo; Art by Phil Noto. Something stirs beneath Hell's Kitchen! For months, the bloodthirsty and demonic Demagoblin has been kidnapping children for reasons unknown. Now, Daredevil and Echo discover why as Demagoblin works to wake an ancient and powerful evil deep within the bowels of the city”one that has ties to both the Man Without Fear and the woman who briefly hosted the Phoenix force! Marvel Comics, 2023....More. Item Code: DAREC Soft Cover, 7x10, 136 pg, Full Color |
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GEORGE PEREZ'S NEW TEEN TITANS Artist's Edition Presents original art pages and covers from New Teen Titans #1-40 (1980-1984). Introduction by Marv Wolfman. Experience a unique inside look at the stunning artistry from George Pérez that went into the creation of one of the most iconic teams in superhero history, The New Teen Titans! This Artist’s Edition of George Pérez’s stunning work gives a unique view into how The New Teen Titans came to be, featuring a large selection of the artist’s original art including beautiful covers and a curated selection of pages from issues #1-40 and more! Plus, a heartfelt introduction by Pérez’s longtime collaborator and New Teen Titans writer/co-creator, Marv Wolfman.Image Comics, 2026. Due: July. Rush Service and International shipping could require an additional charge....More. Item Code: GPNEWH Hard Cover, 6x10, 200pg, Partial Color |
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CONAN THE ADVENTURER The Original Comics Omnibus Volume 1 Collects issues #1-14 (1994-1995). By Roy Thomas, Rafael Kayanan & John Watkiss. Marvel Comics' Conan the Adventurer is collected for the first time ever in this Omnibus collection! A year after the end of the legendary Conan the Barbarian comic, which had run for 275 issues, Conan the Cimmerian returned in Conan the Adventurer, an all-new comic written by Conan stalwart Roy Thomas and illustrated by Rafael Kayanan and John Watkiss. This collection features all 14 issues of the series plus rarely seen bonus materials and an introduction by Roy Thomas. Titan Comics, 2026. Due: July....More. Item Code: CONAD01H Hard Cover, 8x11, 368pg, Full Color |
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THE JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA The Silver Age Omnibus Volume 1 2026 Edition NEW EDITION! Collects The Brave and the Bold #28-30, Justice League #1-30. Highly Recommended. Forewords by Roy Thomas and Marv Wolfman. A new edition of the massive hardcover collecting the JLA's first 33 adventures from 1960-1964. It all begins with their first three appearances from The Brave and the Bold #28-30 and then moves into the JLA's own long-running title, with wonderful covers by Murphy Anderson and interior art by Mike Sekowsky and Bernard Sachs. Many of the covers and stories here are icons of the early Silver Age, including the first crossovers with the 1940s Justice Society, and lots of iconic villains. DC, 2020. Due: Jul....More. Item Code: JLAS01H Hard Cover, 7x10, 896pg, Full Color |
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MARVEL FANFARE Omnibus Volume 3 From 1988-1992! Collects #41-60! Recommended. The third and final Marvel Fanfare Omnibus completes the definitive reprinting of the 1980s’ premier comics anthology! Showcasing top-tier creative talent and a diverse lineup of characters, Fanfare delivered a cutting-edge comics experience like no other! Marvel Comics, 2026. Due: Aug....More. Item Code: MARVF03H Hard Cover, 8x11, 792pg, Full Color |
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BIRDS OF PREY By Gail Simone Omnibus Volume 2 Collects Birds of Prey (V1) #91-108, Birds of Prey (V2) #1-15, and more. (1999-2020). By Gail Simone et al. Art by Brad Walker, Ed Benes, Jimmy Palmiotti, Dick Giordano, et al. The Birds are back in action — tougher, smarter, and more fearless than ever. Gail Simone’s legendary run continues with high-stakes missions, deep character drama, and a sisterhood that never quits! This second omnibus volume collects the thrilling continuation of Gail Simone’s acclaimed run on Birds of Prey, featuring Oracle, Black Canary, Huntress, and a rotating cast of DC’s fiercest heroines. DC Comics, 2026. Due: Aug. Rush Service and International shipping could require an additional charge....More. Item Code: BIRD02H Hard Cover, 8x11, 952pg, Full Color |
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WONDER WOMAN BY GEORGE PEREZ Omnibus Volume 2 2026 Edition New Edition! Collects Wonder Woman #25-45, Annual #2, Who's Who '87 #4 and '88 #4, 1987-1990. Recommended. George Pérez’s legendary run on the Amazon Warrior is finally collected in its entirety with this second volume. One of the most popular artists working in comics over the last 30 years, George's resume contains a who’s-who of the most popular characters in comics. From his co-creation, with Marv Wolfman, of The New Teen Titans in the 80s and his work on Crisis on Infinite Earths and Wonder Woman to his mega-successful JLA/Avengers, George’s solid and highly detailed work kept him a fan-favorite for over three decades. DC, 2026. Due: Aug....More. Item Code: WWOM02H Hard Cover, 7x10, 552pg, Full Color |
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Mature Readers |
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| FOREPLAY SKETCHBOOK Volume 1 The Pin-Up Art of Lorenzo Sperlonga Signed New Printing. Signed! By Lorenzo Sperlonga. After five books dedicated mostly to acrylic paintings, Lorenzo Sperlonga decided to publish his first sketchbook. Foreplay is an 80-page oversized signed hardcover volume showcasing never seen before drawings and private commissions. Plus, there's a few sketch covers featuring favorite super heroines—sans clothing. There are depictions of full nudity here, occasionally explicit, so this one is definitely meant for Mature Readers. Lorenzo Sperlonga, 2026....More. Item Code: FOREHS Hard Cover, 9x12, 80pg, Partial Color $40.00 |
| RAW SKETCHBOOK Volume 2 The Pin-Up Art of Lorenzo Sperlonga Signed Lorenzo Sperlonga's 9th art collection! Signed by the artist! Five years after his first sketchbook, Foreplay, Lorenzo Sperlonga is excited to finally release a brand-new volume dedicated entirely to his color drawings, black & white sketches, preliminary studies and much more! Inside, you’ll discover dozens of pieces that have never been published anywhere before—not online, not in print. Mature Readers. 4 Queens, 2026....More. Item Code: RAWHS Hard Cover, 9x12, 80pg, Partial Color $49.00 |
| We currently have 1 copy of Lorenzo's Muses, and a few Pin-Up playing card sets |
Rare Books This Week! |
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WONDER WOMAN Archives Volume 1 |
CARTOONS FOR VICTORY Signed |
WAKE UP AMERICA World War I and the American Poster |
With Independence Day—and our country's 250th anniversary—just a day or so away, we thought we would celebrate the occasion with some rare books of a patriotic nature! You’ll find both Uncle Sam and more cool wartime posters in: |
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San Diego Comic-Con Update |
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It’s almost that time! Bud is now scheduled for a SPOTLIGHT panel on Thursday, July 23, from 11am to noon. Alex Grand of Comicbookhistorians.com will be moderating the panel. Alex will also moderate a panel with comics veteran David Armstrong, which Bud will also be attending that same Thursday, from 1pm to 2pm. Both are being held in Room 4 of the convention center. |
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| And, as previously announced here, Bud will be inducted into the Will Eisner Hall of Fame in a ceremony held on Friday morning, July 24 (see the show schedule for exact start time). This is the first time in several years that Bud will be attending Comic-Con, so he plans to attend the entire show—Wednesday through Sunday—and hopes to see as many customers and friends as possible! | ||
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Bud's Art Books Closed for Independence Day |
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