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Hey everyone! It's Marty Grosser, your bud @Bud's, here with this week's new arrivals here at Bud's Art Books! We have some new Batman releases for Batman Day, a collection of Hidetaka Tenjin's Mobile Suit Gundam art, a new Alley Oop Sundays collection, Joe Kubert's Sgt. Rock, lots of DC and Marvel collected editions, new art portfolios from David Mack, Rare Books, and more! It's a big week, so let's get into it! |
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Comic Strips, Archives & Graphic Novels |
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Absolute Green Lantern Rebirth Recommended. By Geoff Johns, Ethan Van Sciver, Darwyn Cooke, et al. In 2004, writer Geoff Johns restored Hal Jordan to his place as the greatest Green Lantern of all with the best-selling miniseries, Green Lantern: Rebirth. Featuring contributions from Ethan Van Sciver (The Flash), Darwyn Cooke (DC: The New Frontier), Prentis Rollins (JLA), Marlo Alquiza (Superman), Mick Gray (Promethea), and others, Rebirth follows Hal Jordan on his journey from fearless test pilot to superhero, from villain to the spirit of vengeance, and finally, returning to his true calling as Green Lantern of Space Sector 2814. DC Comics, 2026. Item Code: ABSGLRH Hardcover, 8X12, 224pg, Full Color |
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Sgt. Rock By Joe Kubert Deluxe Edition Joe Kubert's Greatest Sgt. Rock tales in one volume! Forewords by Andy Kubert and Brian Azzarello. Recommended. By Robert Kanigher, Joe Kubert et al. Featuring the never-before-seen story “What’s to Tell?” by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert (Sgt. Rock, Enemy Ace, Metal Men), these landmark Easy Company classics — from Our Army at War and Sgt. Rock, to key appearances in Showcase and G.I. Combat, to contextual material from Who’s Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe — make this Deluxe Edition both a battlefield scrapbook and a monument to one of comics’ greatest artists! DC Comics, 2026. Item Code: SGTJKH Hardcover, 7X10, 352pg, Full Color |
Joe Kubert was one of the true legends of DC Comics, bringing his unique, gritty style to the pages of Tarzan, Hawkman, Enemy Ace, and especially Sgt. Rock and the men of Easy Company. In the pages of DC's "Big 5"—Our Army at War, Our Fighting Forces, All-American Men of War, G.I. Combat, and Star-Spangled War Stories—writer Robert Kanigher and artist Joe Kubert told stories of the Second World War that transcended the gung-ho depictions of warfare of the movies for something more gritty and realistic, hard-hitting, often emotionally-charged stories that spoke the truth of warfare like no others. And chief among those war heroes depicted in those tales was Sgt. Rock, leader of Easy Company. Kanigher and Kubert brought the WWII era to life each month, running Easy Company through the wringer again and again. Victories were hard fought, and losses hit hard for the squad and the readers. Truly some of the best comics ever made. Highly Recommended! ~Marty |
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Superman The Triangle Era Omnibus Volume 3 Collects the entire "Rise of the Supermen" crossover from 1991-1994, plus Superman/Doomsday: Hunter/Prey! Recommended. Written by Roger Stern, Karl Kesel, Dan Jurgens, Louise Simonson et al. Art by Jackson Guice, Tom Grummett, Doug Hazlewood, Jon Bogdanove et al. The "Triangle Era" (which refers to the numbered triangle plaques that appeared on every cover of the storyline) that reshaped Superman continues in this massive third volume, as the Reign of the Supermen begins! This direct continuation of the Death of Superman storyline features the debuts of Steel and the clone Superboy plus such unforgettable moments as the shocking destruction of Coast City and Kal-El donning the black Kryptonian war suit for the first time! DC Comics, 2026. Rush Service and International shipping could require an additional charge. Item Code: SUPTE03H Hardcover, 8X11, 1520pg, Full Color |
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Conan The Barbarian The Original Comics Omnibus Volume 8 |
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Marvel/DC: The Dead Of Knight & Other Stories Just Arrived Today! DC/Marvel: The Cosmic Kiss Caper & Other Stories |
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Ultimates Epic Collection: Gods And Monsters The concluding volume of Millar and Hitch’s hugely influential epic! Collects Ultimates 2 (2004) #1-13 and Annual #1. By Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch. They are the greatest heroes the world has ever known: Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Wasp, Giant Man, Hawkeye, Black Widow, Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch. They’ve saved the world from alien invasion, becoming international celebrities and America’s champions—but now all that’s about to change. Can the Ultimates survive the Hulk’s execution, Thor’s imprisonment and the advent of the Defenders?! Marvel Comics, 2026. Item Code: ULTIM02 Paperback, 7X10, 488pg, Full Color |
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Vampirella Archives Volume 7 |
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Harbinger Classic Omnibus Collects Harbinger #0-41. By Jim Shooter, David Lapham et al. Alien Books and Valiant Comics proudly present a deluxe hardcover omnibus edition of the complete Harbinger (1992) series by Jim Shooter, David Lapham, Maurice Fontenot, and more! Follow the story of Peter Stanchek and his band of teenage runaways, harbingers of a new age, born with the power to change the world… or break it. Alien Books/Valiant Comics, 2026. Rush Service and International shipping could require an additional charge. Item Code: HARBCH Hardcover, 7X11, 1120pg, Full Color |
I really enjoyed the Valiant Comics series that came after the Gold Key reboots (Magnus, Solar, Turok). One of the best of these new series was Harbinger. A team book unlike any others at the time, it depicted a real world setting that played more like a spy thriller than superhero adventure. It had a thick, complicated storyline, and characters that we could all relate to. It really felt like the HEROES TV series, years before it was even a thing. Now, the entire series is collected in this omnibus edition, the perfect vehicle to relive the adventure or experience it for the first time. ~Marty |
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Alley Oop: The Silver Age: Complete Sundays 1956-60 |
Another great collection of V.T. Hamlin Sunday strips from the late '50s to the dawn of 1960. These are fantastic adventures for young and old alike, and are all reproduced to the best quality possible, just like they looked in the Sunday funnies! Fantasy and history collide with great humor and broad adventure! ~Marty |
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Human Nature Book 2 Human Nature Book 1 |
Batman Sale! |
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Celebrate Batman at Bud's! |
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Batman Hush Volume 2 The long-awaited sequel to Hush! Collects Batman #158-163. Recommended. By Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee. A mysterious villain from Batman’s past has returned, leaving the Dark Knight’s world upended. Now he must use every resource and every tool at his disposal to save Gotham... and himself! DC Comics, 2026. Item Code: BATH02H Hardcover, 7X10, 192pg, Full Color |
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Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham - The Deluxe Edition Collects Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham #1-4. By Rafael Grampá. Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham brings Eisner Award-winning creator Rafael Grampá’s twisted vision of both the Dark Knight and Gotham City to life in this thrilling deluxe edition that will reach its icy black tendrils into the rotting heart of human nature and leave you gasping for breath—and for more! DC Comics, 2026. Item Code: BATGGH Hardcover, 7X11, 248pg, Full Color |
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Absolute Batman Vol. 3: Devil's Workshop (Absolute Universe) |
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Batman The Dark Knight Returns Deluxe Edition Softcover Edition |
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Batman #11 Facsimile Edition Facsimile Edition! By Bill Finger, Bob Kane et al. The Joker challenges Batman and Robin to thwart his next crimes by leaving cryptic clues in the local want ads. But these funny pages could end up meaning death for the Boy Wonder! Then the Penguin returns (along with some fowl felonious friends) to give Bruce Wayne a run for his money, but a crack shot and a killer hurricane may cause the Caped Crusader to cash in his chips! Plus, two more tales of crime and comeuppance courtesy of the Dynamic Duo! DC Comics, 2026. Item Code: BAT11 Comic, 7X10, 64pg, Full Color $6.99 |
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Batman #251 Facsimile Edition Item Code: BAT251 Comic, 7X10, 32pg, Full Color $3.99 |
Anime Art & Horror Films |
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Hidetaka Tenjin's Artistry of Gundam By Hidetaka Tenjin. The first art book ever released in North America to spotlight the Mobile Suit Gundam artwork of Hidetaka Tenjin, a popular Japanese mecha anime artist, science fiction illustrator, and voice actor. For nearly half a century, Mobile Suit Gundam has been revered as Japan’s most iconic mecha anime franchise. Gundam introduced the concept of “real robot” mecha, influencing all mecha anime after it and permeating Japanese entertainment with spectacular animation, manga, video games, and "Gunpla" model kits. UDON Entertainment, 2026. Item Code: HIDEH Hardcover, 8X11, 144pg, Full Color |
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Working at Bud's Comics & Comix stores in Sacramento, California, we not only sold comics (and comix), but we had connections overseas that allowed the chain to become one of the early sources for Japanese toys and collectibles, as well as original books about the popular anime TV series of the day. One of the most popular series to arrive in our shops was Mobile Suit Gundam. Unlike the "Super Robot" shows of the '70s, Gundam played like an epic war drama, with human characters on both sides of the conflict that fans could relate with. And then there were the mecha. These were realistic sci-fi creations, not the "Shogun Warriors" that had come before them. Hidetaka Tenjin. has become one of the true masters of Gundam art, and this fantastic collection of "mobile suit" art, from book covers, video games, and model kit boxes, all incredibly dynamic and kinetically charged images that will delight fans and neophytes alike! ~Marty |
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The Horror Show Explores all things horror—from the gothic of Nosferatu to slasher classics like Halloween! Published with the assistance of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Introduction by actor Willem Dafoe, Afterword by director Osgood Perkins. A spine-tingling tribute to horror’s enormous cultural impact and enduring popularity, The Horror Show celebrates the genre’s history, inextricably linked with the history of the moving image itself. With six themed sections—Gothic, Psychological, Science, Slasher, Religion and Ghosts—each chapter invites readers into its own peculiarly spooky setting, populated with the classic tropes characteristic of horror films. DelMonico Books, 2026. Item Code: HORSH Hardcover, 8X11, 240pg, Partial Color $49.95 |
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I've been a horror fan since my earliest years, watching monster movies on Saturday afternoon, building Aurora model kits, and going all-in on monster/horror comics in my early years of collecting. The Horror Show is a grand overview of the many different facets of the horror genre, broken down into sections dedicated to different styles of horror. This is a well balanced look at the Horror genre, with plenty of photos, posters and behind-the-scenes information for fans of all ages. If you appreciate the finer things of horror, from the Silent Era to the Present, then you'll find gruesome delights indeed within these pages! ~Marty |
PS Artbooks |
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Nyoka The Jungle Girl Volume 2 Collects #5-8 from 1946-1947! Stories & art by Harry Anderson, Al Liederman, Larry Steinfeldt, Victor Pazmino, Jean Press, & Howard Boughner. Venture deeper into the untamed wilderness with Nyoka the Jungle Girl Volume 2! This thrilling collection from PS Artbooks gathers issues #5-8 of the classic Fawcett Comics series, continuing the fearless adventures of Nyoka, the daring heroine of the African wilds. From perilous expeditions and lost civilizations to ruthless hunters and ancient secrets, each story bursts with excitement and Golden Age charm. PS Artbooks, 2026. Item Code: NYOK02 Softcover, 7X10, 208pg, Full Color $32.99 |
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Bulletman Volume 5 Final Issues From 1946! Recommended. Stories & art by Otto Binder et al. Bulletman and Bulletgirl soar back into action in this fifth volume collecting their Golden Age adventures! Join Jim Barr and Susan Kent as they don their bullet-shaped helmets and take to the skies, using science and strength to battle criminals, monsters, and madmen! This volume collects Bulletman #14-16, along with the heroes' earliest appearances from Nickel Comics #1 & #2. PS Artbooks, 2026. Item Code: BULL05 Softcover, 7X10, 204pg, Full Color $32.99 |
David Mack Portfolios |
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The Marvel Portfolio of David Mack: The Marvel Universe A companion release to Clover Press' The Marvel Art of David Mack! Features 12 full-color amazing reproductions of key pieces of art painted by David Mack, featuring characters from throughout the Marvel Universe. Each print measures 11” x 17” and all plates are collected in a durable plastic portfolio. Clover Press, 2026. Item Code: MARPDMM Portfolio, 11X17, 12 prints, Full Color $49.99 |
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The Marvel Portfolio of David Mack: Daredevil A companion release to Clover Press' The Marvel Art of David Mack! Features 12 full color amazing reproductions of key pieces of art from David Mack, featuring Daredevil and related characters. Each print measures 11” x 17” and all plates are collected in a durable plastic portfolio. Clover Press, 2026. Item Code: MARPDMD Portfolio, 11x17, 12 prints, Full Color $49.99 |
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Here is our bi-weekly listing of items that are out of print or discontinued with only a few copies left. Once they are gone... they're gone indefinitely. Also, don't forget our Mighty Marvel Sale with lots of discounted omnibus editions, and Marvel Epic Collections. Two new editions are listed below:
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Mighty Marvel Sale |
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Captain Marvel: Genis-Vell By Peter David Omnibus Collecting Captain Marvel (1999) #0-35 and Captain Marvel (2002) #1-25. By Peter David, ChrisCross et al. O-wha-tagoo-siam! Genis-Vell, son of the legendary Kree warrior Mar-Vell, takes on his father's former mantle of Captain Marvel—and everybody's favorite super-hero sidekick, Rick Jones, finds himself along for the wildest of rides! Marvel Comics, 2026. Item Code: CAPMGH Hardcover, 7X11, 1400pg, Full Color |
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Moon Knight: Marc Spector Omnibus Vol. 2 Collecting Marc Spector: Moon Knight #35-60, Moon Knight Special #1, Moon Knight (1998) #1-4, Moon Knight (1999) #1-4 and more. By Terry Kavanaugh, Ron Garney et al. Moon Knight battles new demons! When Marc Spector's serial-killer brother returns from the dead, can Moon Knight stop the Punisher from sending him back to the grave? And will Marc's upgraded suit withstand an encounter with Dr. Doom?! Then, as the Infinity War rages, Moon Knight faces a series of deadly doppelgangers! Marvel Comics, 2026. Item Code: MOON02H Hardcover, 7X11, 1032pg, Full Color |
Mature Readers |
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Bavarian Land Lust by Stefan Soell More by Stefan Soell |
Rare Books This Week! |
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PHOTO JOURNAL GUIDE TO COMIC BOOKS |
POLLY AND HER PALS Volume 1 & 2 Set |
THE ART OF EARL OLIVER HURST |
With Batman featured this week, here’s some vintage: Batman Archives Vols 1-5, collecting all the first Batman stories from Detective Comics #27 through #119, 1941-47. RB7161. $225, now $195. Batman The Dark Knight Archives Vols 1-3. As new in shrink wrap, 1990. Collects the first 12 64-page issues of Batman, beginning in 1940. RB5121. $125. The Amazing World of DC Comics, set of 11: #1-8, 11, 12, 17 (last issue). Fine Plus. 1974-78. RB7926. $400, now $350 Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books Set Vols 1 & 2. Very fine still in shrink wrap. 1990. Pictures of all the early Batman, Detective and other Bat-comics. RB7025. $200. another, corner bumped. RB4665. $175. The Steranko History of Comics Vol 1 and 2 SIGNED and inscribed to “Richard”. Light wear. Very scarce siged. 11x14. 1970 & 1972. RB7983. $250. More Joe Kubert: Joe Kubert: The War Years by Al Dellinges, 1990. Very Good. Interviews with Joe, Neal Adams and Roy Thomas. RB4411 $65. Abraham Stone Book 1: Country Mouse, City Rat SIGNED & LIMITED from 1000, 1991, hardcover. Three copies: RB5185, RB3194, RB3945. $75, now $50 each. Alter Ego Magazine #17-24 (1999) Also Lou Fine, Batman artist Dick Sprang, Sheena and more. 8 issues. RB10109. $80. DC and Marvel Treasury Editions, Set of 5. Some wear, very good minus to fine. Includes The Bible by Kubert & Nestor Redondo. 1970s. RB7982, $75 And finally, rare Alley Oop: Alley Oop The Magazine #1, SPEC Pubs, 1997, rare 1932-33 very first strips, redone when NEA took it over. May not be collected anywhere else. RB6031. $50.
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