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Welcome everyone! It's a new week, and we have another great batch of new titles for you! I'm Marty Grosser, your bud @Bud's, here again to let you know about some of my favorite new arrivals at Bud's Art Books! We've got a beautiful new illustrated edition of Gulliver's Travels, a Mœbius-themed issue of illustrators Quarterly, lots of new collected editions from DC and Marvel, Rare Books, Coming Soon items, and more! It's a packed batch, so let's get into it! |
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| GULLIVER'S TRAVELS: An Illuminated Edition Highly Recommended. Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels — the fantastical travelogue and piercing satire of imperialism — is now an illustrated oversized art book edition with over 65 drawings from the renowned Italian graphic artist Lorenzo Mattotti, plus original essays from comedian Patton Oswalt (intro) and scholar Elizabeth Bellamy (foreword). This stunning new entry in Beehive Books’ award-winning Illuminated Editions series comes housed in a shimmering, die-cut and sculpturally embossed slipcase, printed on uncoated acid-free paper, and published in an oversized 9″ x 12″ trim format. Beehive Books, 2026....More. Item Code: GULLTH Hard Cover, 9x12, 144pg, Full Color $100.00 |
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Beehive Books' illuminated editions are perhaps the finest versions of classic novels published since their original release. And their new edition of Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels, is yet another fantastic package. Taking advantage of modern print and publishing processes, this illuminated edition of the satirical fantasy epic is lavishly illustrated (65 pieces!) by the great Lorenzo Mattotti (Fires, Doctor Nefasto, Stigmate) and is presented in a large format edition with a die-cut, embossed slipcase. Truly a beautifully designed and executed edition that will hold a special place in any collection. ~Marty |
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ALSO AVAILABLE A WONDER BOOK Illuminated Edition Die Cut Slipcase. Our Highest Recommendation. The paintings of master artist Das Pastoras merge with Nathaniel Hawthorne’s heroic adaptation of Greek myths in a new edition of the book that re-imagines these epic tales for young readers, first written in 1850 and popular ever since. This exquisite edition of A Wonder Book, complete with die-cut slipcase and two color printing throughout, plus the magnificent art by Das Pastoras, will transport readers into these beloved timeless tales. Featuring original essays by Guillermo Del Toro, José Villarubia and Kate Bernheimer — as well as the uniquely Victorian flourish of thirteen tipped-in full-color plates (plus dozens of smaller illustrations in the text) permitting a different paper stock ideal for reproducing the lush and gorgeous colors of Das Pastoras’ paintings. Beehive Books, 2025....More. Item Code: AWONIEH Hard Cover, 9x12, 164pg, Full Color $100.00 |
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ILLUSTRATORS QUARTERLY #51 Moebius/Geoff Hunt Visions and Memories of Mœbius by Brian Bolland, Dave Gibbons, Das Pastoras, Bob Fingerman, David Taylor, William Stout and Frank Kelly Freas;Geoff Hunt the pre-eminent maritime artist; Alfonso Font the amazing work of the Spanish artist; Jean-Léon Gérôme A trip through Greek mythology, Ancient Rome and the Orient; Horatius Hero of Rome by Arturo del Castillo; Behind the movie posters: Jaws. Book Palace, 2026....More. Item Code: IQ51 Soft Cover, 8x11, 112pg, Full Color $35.00 |
We lost Jean Giraud/Mœbius back in 2012. The multi-talented French artist and icon left behind a rich and varied catalog of graphic novels and illustrations, which have both entertained and inspired fans and peers alike around the world. This issue of illustrators Quarterly pays tribute to the man and his art with a cover story that honors him, through remembrances and art homages from the likes of Brian Bolland, Dave Gibbons, Das Pastoras, Bob Fingerman, David Taylor, William Stout and Frank Kelly Freas. There's also a profile of his studio, Mœbius Production. If you're a fan of Mœbius, this issue is a must-have! ~Marty |
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WONDER WOMAN By George Perez Omnibus Volume 2 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....More. Item Code: WWOM02H Hard Cover, 7x10, 552pg, Full Color |
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DC K.O. Collects DC K.O. #1–5. By Scott Snyder. Art by Javi Fernández. The end of everything begins here. The heroes of Earth enter a tournament forged by gods, where victory means survival, and corruption claims the soul. From Eisner Award-winning writer Scott Snyder and artist Javier Fernández comes the explosive event redefining the DC Universe. DC Comics, 2026....More. Item Code: DCKOH Hard Cover, 7x10, 208pg, Full Color |
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Batman by Tom King Omnibus Vol. 2 Collects Batman #33-69, The Flash #64-65, and stories from DC Nation #0 and Batman Secret Files #1. Recommended. By Tom King et al. Art by Joëlle Jones, Clay Mann et al. Batman can fix Gotham. Bruce Wayne isn’t sure he can fix himself. As Bruce and Selina Kyle move toward the possibility of a shared future, everything else begins to break — friendships, faith, and the line between justice and obsession. This is the heart of Tom King’s modern Batman epic: bold, ambitious, and utterly unafraid to break the Dark Knight to see what’s left. Tom King and Joëlle Jones’ run on Batman continues with this second omnibus edition! DC Comics, 2026. Rush Service and International shipping could require an additional charge....More. Item Code: BATTK02H Hard Cover, 7x11, 1000pg, 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. Rush Service and International shipping could require an additional charge....More. Item Code: BIRD02H Hard Cover, 8x11, 952pg, Full Color |
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Gotham City: Year One: Deluxe Edition Collects Gotham City: Year One #1-6. By Tom King, Phil Hester, et al. Gotham City, 1961. Helen Wayne, the “princess of Gotham” and heir of Richard and Constance Wayne has been kidnapped, and P.I. Slam Bradley finds himself embroiled in the case. As his investigation deepens, Gotham’s history of police corruption and fragile race relations is revealed. And as the threat of a race riot grows with every new revelation, Slam begins to realize that the city he grew up in still has lots of secrets to hide. DC Comics, 2026....More. Item Code: GOTCYH Hard Cover, 7x10, 280pg, Full Color |
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X-Men: Age Of Apocalypse Omnibus Billy Tan Cover Collecting the comics event of 1995 in one deluxe oversized hardcover, including Uncanny X-Men (1963) #320-321, X-Men (1991) #40-41, Amazing X-Men #1-4 and much more! Written by Scott Lobdell, Mark Waid, Fabian Nicieza et al. Art by Roger Cruz, Andy Kubert, Steve Epting, Chris Bachalo et al. Charles Xavier is dead — killed 20 years in the past during a freak time-travel accident — and the world that has arisen in his absence is dark and dangerous indeed. The Darwinian conqueror Apocalypse rules with an iron fist, ruthlessly enforcing his dictum that only the strong shall survive — and in Apocalypse’s long shadow, hidden among a downtrodden humankind, are a group of ragtag freedom fighters led by Xavier’s oldest friend, Magneto: The Amazing X-Men! Marvel Comics, 2026. Rush Service and International shipping could require an additional charge....More. Item Code: XMAGAH Hard Cover, 8x11, 1072pg, Full Color |
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ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN Omnibus Volume 2 Collects Ultimate Spider-Man #40-71 and Ultimate Six #1-7 (2003-2005). Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley continue their sensational, 21st century reimagining of the world’s greatest superhero! As his life gets ever more complicated, Spider-Man faces off against an explosive new teenage villain, has another run-in with the infamous Kingpin of Crime, and meets the Black Cat — a jewel thief who will complicate Spider-Man’s career and Peter Parker’s love life! Marvel Comics, 2026. Rush Service and International shipping could require an additional charge....More. Item Code: ULTS02H Hard Cover, 8x11, 984pg, Full Color |
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Marvel Two-In-One Epic Collection: Project Pegasus Collecting Marvel Two-in-One (1974) #53-74 (1979-1981). Recommended. Written by Mark Gruenwald & Ralph Macchio. Art by George Pérez, Ron Wilson, John Byrne et al. Collecting the Marvel Two-In-One multi-issue story arc— the fan-favorite “Project PEGASUS” saga! When the Thing visits a top-secret S.H.I.E.L.D. energy installation, he’s not prepared for the gauntlet ahead of him. Teaming up with Quasar and Giant-Man, Ben Grimm clashes with Thundra, battles a time-lost Deathlok, and witnesses the startling transformation of Wundarr. Marvel Comics, 2026....More. Item Code: MARTW04 Soft Cover, 7x10, 448pg, Full Color |
When I graduated from Monster comics to Superhero, one of the titles I gravitated to was Marvel Two-in-One, not only because of the solo spotlight on the FF's Ben Grimm, it was the art of John Byrne and George Pérez that brought me in. These were early years for both of them, but you could already see the brilliance in their artwork beginning to emerge. And we also get some great stories drawn by Jerry Bingham, Ron Wilson, and Mike Nasser. And inks by the great Joe Sinnott and Gene Day, too. The issues collected in this volume will always be some of my very favorites! ~Marty |
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Fantastic Four Epic Collection: Heroes Reborn Collecting Fantastic Four (1996) #1-12 and related “Heroes Reborn” issues. Written by Brandon Choi, Scott Lobdell et al. Art by Jim Lee, Brett Booth et al. The newly reborn Fantastic Four faces menaces from the Earth, the Sea… and the nation of Latveria! But even the Mole Man, Namor and Doctor Doom himself pale before the threat of Galactus and his Heralds! Featuring the Heroes Reborn versions of the Avengers, S.H.I.E.L.D. and more! Marvel Comics, 2026....More. Item Code: FFE26 Soft Cover, 7x10, 488pg, Full Color |
| More than 30 Epic Collections are available, many on our Marvel closeout sale. |
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Secret Wars: Battleworld Omnibus Vol. 2 Simone Bianchi Cover Collects Future Imperfect #1-5; Ghost Racers #1-4, and more (2015). Written by Peter David, Brian Michael Bendis, Rick Remender et al. Art by Greg Land, Skottie Young, Mike Deodato et al. In the massive event Secret Wars, the Marvel Multiverse as you know it is gone—and all that remains is Battleworld! Featuring rival domains torn from the fragments of destroyed realities, all living under Doctor Doom’s iron fist, it’s the perfect setting for conflict—as depicted in these shocking Secret Wars tie-in series and one-shots! Marvel, 2025. Rush Service and International shipping could require an additional charge....More. Item Code: SECW02H Hard Cover, 8x11, 1176pg, Full Color |
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Superman: Our Worlds at War Omnibus Vol. 1: Prelude to War! Collects Action Comics #763, #775, #777, #779-780; Adventures of Superman #576, #592-593, and more. Written by Joe Kelly, Mark Millar, Ed Brubaker et al. Art by Doug Mahnke, Lee Bermejo, Stuart Immonen, Mike Wieringo et al. The start of the new millennium marked a turning point for Superman at DC Comics, with talent including Jeph Loeb, Joe Kelly, Doug Mahnke, and Ed McGuinness joining the franchise—and delivering shocking new developments, like Lex Luthor successfully running for President of the United States! DC Comics, 2025....More. Item Code: SUPOW01H Hard Cover, 8x11, 872pg, Full Color |
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Batman Vol. 1: Daylight The superstar team of writer Matt Fraction and artist Jorge Jiménez relaunch Batman for the current era, with a fresh take on the Caped Crusader and a perfect jumping-on point for fans! Similar to Fraction’s beloved and influential run on Marvel’s Hawkeye, this Batman series features self-contained stories that progressively build out a larger narrative. Each installment is a new adventure and a new challenge for Fraction and Jiménez to put in front of the Caped Crusader, as they show all of the reasons why Batman is the coolest character in comic books. DC Comics, 2026....More. Item Code: BATM01H Hard Cover, 7x10, 192pg, Full Color |
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The Crisis Companion The definitive companion to one of the most influential comic book series ever published! By Kevin Miller. In 1985, DC Comics launched the most ambitious crossover event in comics history: Crisis on Infinite Earths. Four decades later, filmmaker and lifelong comic book fan Kevin Miller unpacks the tangled web of continuity, creators, and corporate pressures that gave rise to this multiverse-shattering epic. TwoMorrows, 2026....More. Item Code: CRISCOM Soft Cover, 8x11, 256pg, Text/Partial Color $36.95 |
DC Comic continuity was always a little hard to follow, especially since they'd been building layers upon layers of comic book "geology" since the late 1930s. So when DC decided to "reset" their universe in 1985, it was a shocking but also exciting turn of events. Marv Wolfman and George Pérez lead the revision with the main series, while the rest of the DC titles and their creative teams shifted gears and played into the "big changes" to come. It was a monumental undertaking, and the folks at TwoMorrows have tried to bring us the last word in how it all came to be, and how it changed comics forever. If you were fortunate enough to live through the period it was published, you saw firsthand what occurred on a month-to-month basis. For us, and for those of you who were late to the game, their "Crisis Companion" will no doubt feature rare details that are new to us all, and reveal the story of this historic comics event from beginning to conclusion like never before. ~Marty |
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BIGGLES High flying action & intrigue from the UK! From 1960-1962! Recommended. By Capt. W.E. Johns. Art by Ron Embleton & Mike Western. James Bigglesworth is a wartime air ace and peacetime Sergeant in the Special Air Police, known to his friends and some of his enemies as "Biggles." Biggles became one of the most enduring figures in children's fiction of the last century and was created in 1932 by former Royal Flying Corps pilot, Captain W.E. Johns, whose own life ““ which included being shot down and becoming a prisoner of war ““ was pretty colorful itself! Beautifully illustrated by Ron Embleton and Mike Western, this volume includes the complete run of full-color strips from the pages of Britain's Express Weekly and TV Express Weekly (1960-1962), presented for the first time in a deluxe premium hardcover collection. Book Palace, 2026....More. Item Code: BIGGH Hard Cover, 8x11, 108pg, Full Color $48.00 |
Created by real-life aviator Captain W.E. Johns in 1932, the Biggles strip ran for many years in the UK, and was later revived in the pages of Britain's TV Express Weekly (1960-62). As illustrated by Ron Embleton and Mike Western, Biggles reminds me most of Doug Wildey's Jonny Quest, having a very similar color palette and visual pacing to the classic cartoon. If you like comics filled with action, intrigue, danger, and authentic depictions of vintage aircraft, be sure to check this one out! ~Marty |
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| The Phantom: The Complete Newspaper Dailies Volume 35: 1991-1993 By Lee Falk. Art by Sy Barry. This exciting 35th volume continues the Sy Barry years! Reprinted in all its black and white glory, here are five complete continuities drawn by Sy himself, continuing the adventures of The Phantom, Diana, and their two children: "The Jungle Patrol," "King Bongong," "Prince Rex and Princess Alicia," "Blackie," and "The Attilan Mystery." Also included is a comprehensive essay and documentary materials. Hermes Press, 2026....More. Item Code: PH35H Hard Cover, 12x8, 288pg, b&w |
| Other new arrivals include Prince Valiant #31, Star Wars Legends, and David Wright's Jo. |
August Clearance Sale |
ALVARADO’S MILITARY PIN-UPS |
WEIRD HORRORS #7 Facsimile Edition
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Our August Clearance Sale was sent to customers on Tuesday, and it's down to 89 titles. Take a look before your favorite titles are snatched up! Also, don't forget our Mighty Marvel Sale with lots of discounted omnibus editions, and Marvel Epic Collections. |
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| Just arrived is a beautiful photography collection from Jen-Pierre Bourgeois who worked for Playboy, Penthouse, Zoom and many others. Set in beautiful locations mostly on tropical beaches, his photos are whimsical, artistic and of course erotic! Other new arrivals include Kelly Collins & Lorena B from MetArt, and photographer Viv Thomas. |
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THE DEMON By Jack Kirby Absolute Edition Highly Recommended. By Jack Kirby, Mike Royer. Across these sixteen landmark issues, Jack Kirby introduced demonic adversaries, occult conspiracies, and otherworldly forces that crashed against the modern world with operatic intensity. Forged in the final embers of ancient legend and reborn in the modern age, Etrigan the Demon stands as one of Kirby’s most striking creations. With Jason Blood as his unwilling human counterpart, Kirby crafted a dark fantasy tapestry steeped in mysticism, gothic atmosphere, and the primal cost of wielding infernal power. DC Comics, 2026. Due: Sept....More. Item Code: DEMAEH Hard Cover, 7x11, 672pg, Full Color |
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ELVIRA'S HOUSE OF MYSTERY OMNIBUS Collects Elvira’s House of Mystery #1-11 and Elvira’s Haunted Holidays Special (1986-1987)! Cover by Dave Stevens. Written by Joey Cavalieri, Robert Kanigher et al; Art by Ron Wagner, Mark Beachum, Tom Grindberg et al. Elvira, everyone’s favorite Mistress of the Dark, first made a splash in comics in the 1986 series Elvira’s House of Mystery, originally published by DC Comics. Now, Dynamite collects this entire series for the very first time, with Elvira acting as hostess-with-the-mostest to these chilling tales of the macabre! Dynamite, 2026. Due: Sept....More. Item Code: ELVHMH Hard Cover, 7x11, 336pg, Full Color |
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HOUSE OF SECRETS The Bronze Age Omnibus Volume 1 NEW PRINTING! Collects #81-111, 1969-1973. Highly Recommended. By Len Wein, Bernie Wrightson, Neal Adams, Gray Morrow, Murphy Anderson, Nick Cardy, Jim Aparo et al. Here’s a real treat. Featuring the first appearance of Swamp Thing, this new mystery collection includes some of the earliest work by a new generation of talent that hit the comics world at this time: such writers and artists as Len Wein, Alex Toth, Bernie Wrightson, Jim Aparo and the amazing Neal Adams, laying the groundwork for classic DC Universe horror stories for years to come. Fine work by these young turks, getting their start in comics with witches and warlocks, ghouls and pure haunted-house mystery. DC, 2026. Due: Sept....More. Item Code: HOSB01H Hard Cover, 7x11, 864pg, Full Color |
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Rare Books This Week! |
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Masters of Comic Book Art |
Blast Magazine #1-7 Complete Set |
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