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The new issue of Illustrator's Quarterly features Kelly Freas, and two IQ specials examine Commando Magazine and Brian Bolland. Choose from eight variant covers for Wonder Woman #750! Also just in, Imagine! Automobile Concept Art and two Vampirella enamel pins. The Art of Brian Stelfreeze and DC Super-Villains both go on sale. And new graphic novels: from France, Isabellae Volume 2 and the Twilight-Zone-like Forever Maps. |
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ILLUSTRATORS QUARTERLY #28
Highly Recommended. Art by Frank Kelly Freas, Yvonne Gilbert. Heinrich Kley, Laurent Durieux.. Cool cover feature on Frank Kelly Freas, The "Dean" of Science Fiction artists, whose career spanned more than 50 years; Yvonne Gilbert: The outstanding young British artist who created "one of the most famous record sleeves of all time." Laurent Durieux: Brussels illustrator and alternative movie poster artist (and film director), whose new art book we will be handling this spring. And a nice feature on German fantasy artist Heinrich Kley with both b&w and rare color work, from anthropomorphic alligators to war satire. Some nudity. Book Palace, 2019...More. Item Code: IQ28 Magazine, 9x11, 96pg, Full Color $24.99 |
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ILLUSTRATORS QUARTERLY SPECIAL #6 The Art of Brian Bolland Highly Recommended. By Peter Richardson, Chris Caira et al. Featuring Brian Bolland. Featuring and rejoicing in the art and life of Brian Bolland, right up to date (The Art of Brian Bolland, on sale, was published in 2006). This includes: In-depth interview with Brian; Reproductions of some of the most iconic Bolland artwork; Judge Dredd, Batman, Powerman, Time Out & Oz magazines, much more; Recollections from and about friends, colleagues and fans. Art here is fantastic, lots of great, fine-line material and some fun surprises. Its packed, and in full color. Book Palace, 2019...More. Item Code: IQS06 Magazine, 9x11, 144pg, Partial Color $34.99 |
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ALSO AVAILABLE THE ART OF BRIAN BOLLAND Closeout Price! Highly Recommended. Often referred to as the "artist's artist," Brian Bolland has produced some of the most memorable and inspiring illustrations--primarily cover art--ever. This handsome volume is a retrospective of this astonishing artist's career and a look at the man himself. It begins with his rarely-seen British series, including Judge Dredd and Tank Girl, but quickly moves into iconic U.S. work on 63 covers for Animal Man, the legendary Camelot 3000, Wonder Woman, The Invisibles, Batman: Killing Joke. Every cover he's done is powerful, a knockout, minutely detailed. Image, 2006...More. Item Code: ARTBBH Hard Cover - No Dustjacket, 9x12, 176pg, Partial Color $49.99 $19.99 |
Find more with Brian Bolland on our website, from the new edition of Batman: The Killing Joke, to the vintage, sale-priced Super Heroes Monthly issues. Also The Hawkman, Doctor Strange, Batman Black & White, Doom Patrol, Future Shock: The Story of 2000 A.D. and Stan Lee's Master Class. And more! He's prolific AND good. He even has one piece in the Best of DC War Artist's Edition! |
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ILLUSTRATORS QUARTERLY SPECIAL #5 The Art of Commando Recommended. By Peter Richardson, Calum Laird et al. Featuring Ian Kennedy, Ken Barr et al. Featuring very good war artwork from the popular British periodical Commando--cover art and interiors, with in-depth features on Ian Kennedy, Neil Roberts, Keith Burns, and Ken Barr. Interviews with its editor and writers, orgins and history. Unique in-depth interview with legendary Commando artist Gordon Livingstone; Step by step revelations from Commando artists on how they create their iconic art; Tales from the Commando HQ and writers' revelations. Book Palace, 2019...More. Item Code: IQS05 Magazine, 9x11, 144pg, Partial Color $34.99 |
Click on the Book Palace banner above for IQ back issues, books including The Fleetway Picture Library with Jet-Ace Logan and Larrigan, the Modesty Blaise Companion, Barbosa: The Man Who Drew Flashman, and Drawing From History: the Forgotten Art of Fortunino Matania. |
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ALSO AVAILABLE THE COMPLETE ADVENTURES OF THE THREE MUSKETEERS Our Highest Recommendation. Collected in a single volume for the first time, this classic of comic strip adaptation brings to life all the action and poignancy of Alexandre Dumas' novel and its sequels. Arturo Del Castillo was one of the greatest masters of the comic strip. His artistic skill is recognised internationally and his great artistry on The Three Musketeers, The Man in the Iron Mask, and The King's Musketeers (all included here) is regarded as some of the finest pen and ink work ever created for comic strips. Book Palace, 2018...More. Item Code: COMATM Soft Cover, 8x11, 112pg, b&w $29.95 |
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IMAGINE! Automobile Concept Art from the 1930s to the 1980s Highly Recommended. By Patrick G. Kelly. Patrick Kelley presents a wealth of eye-catching car designs—more than 230 images from eighty-seven different artists—that he has spent over fifteen years gathering and assembling into the Kelley Collection. These artworks are rare survivors, vivid illustrations of the singular work of the men and women who drew and designed the vehicles from their art school days through their later employment with the auto industry's Big Three: GM, Chrysler and Ford. IMAGINE! is a tender tribute to the artists' contributions and imagination, transporting us back to a time in US commercial history when the wildest dreams were encouraged and there was nothing but the open road ahead. Dalton Watson Fine Books, 2020...More. Item Code: IMAGH Hard Cover, 12x9, 324pg, Partial Color $90.00 |
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ALSO AVAILABLE AUTOMOBILE DESIGN GRAPHICS Highly Recommended. Edited by Jim Heimann, with Steven Heller. From the most obscure (Tucker, Ajax, Columbia) to the most iconic (General Motors, Ford, Chrysler), this unprecedented visual history brings together over 500 reproductions from rare and collectible brochures--only available from the car dealer. Over 80 years, they present the finest cars and the best illustration and graphic design of the 20th century. Ancillary examples include elaborate dealer manuals, alongside essays by automobile and cultural historian Jim Donnelly and America's preeminent design historian, Steven Heller. Taschen, 2016...More. Item Code: AUGRH Hard Cover - No Dustjacket, 10x13, 368pg, Full Color $60.00 |
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WONDER WOMAN 750 Variant Covers Recommended. By Marguerite Bennett et al. Art by Elena Casagrande et al. An all-star 96-page celebration of the Amazon Princess with Nine Complete Stories by longtime favorites and acclaimed new voices! In the lead story, Wonder Woman's epic "Year of the Villain" battle comes to a close, leading the way to new challenges ahead. New here are tales from Diana's past, present, and future by Colleen Doran, Mariko Tamaki, the Teen Titans: Raven team of Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo, and legendary Wonder Woman creators returning to the character, including Gail Simone and Greg Rucka! DC Comics, 2020...More. Soft Cover, 7x10, 96pg, Full Color $9.99 |
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| TALES OF THE NIGHT WATCHMAN One Shot Three variant covers. Recommended. By David Kelly & Dean Haspiel. Art by Brett Hobson. Super-thief meets super-hero as Image Comics' Red Hook teams up with the Night Watchman (a Spirit/Phantom Stranger pastiche) to travel back in time to save Brooklyn's first super-hero, a woman of mystery named Luna. She has been erased from history by a super-villain harboring an unhealthy obsession. A tribute to comics' Golden Age. Emmmy Award-winner Dean Haspiel is creator of Red Hook. One of three covers, Cover A by Dean Haspiel, Cover B by Emily Pearson (Dino!), and Cover C a special gatefold by Simon Fraser, honoring Golden Age greats Jack Cole, Tarpé Mills, and Bill Finger. So What? Press, 2019...More. Item Code: TALNWA, TALNWB, TALNWC Comic, 7x10, 48pg, Full Color $7.99 |
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ISABELLAE Volume 2
Collects French albums #4-6. Recommended. By Raule. Art by Gabor. In this epic conclusion to the series, Isabellae battles against ancient Celtic beasts and deities that threaten the destruction of humanity. Curious about her origins and in search of long-lost Celtic relatives, Isabellae travels to Ireland. But when the ancient druids of the Emerald Isle make a deal with the monstrous Formorian gods, Isabellae finds herself battling in a war with her English and Irish allies. Very well drawn, with excellent coloring, this is yet another French graphic novel now translated and worth your attention. Dark Horse, 2019...More. Item Code: ISAB02H Hard Cover, 8x10, 152pg, Full Color $29.99 $26.99 |
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FOREVER MAPS
Recommended. By Michael Lagace. Art by Todor Hristov. In 1794, a man is given a map. When he follows it, he finds an identical map with a new destination. This leads him to another map, and another, on and on for decades; then centuries. Meanwhile, he never ages, never gets hungry. It's not until a century later that he realizes when he stops following the maps that time catches up. Torn between family and immortality, he must continually choose between living forever and having a life worth living. Fascinating artwork, more like book illustration and we like it. This was created as a Kickstarter project. Scout Comics, 2019...More. Item Code: FOREM Soft Cover, 7x10, 104pg, Full Color $12.99 |
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THE CISCO KID Volume 4
Closeout Price! Dailies, 1957-59. Highly Recommended. By Rod Reed. Art by José Luis Salinas. Eight complete storylines, including The Black Ghost, Trigger's Duels, and Sinbad's Revenge. While the television show of the Cisco Kid is often spoofed, the opposite is true of the strip itself. It is held in the highest regard, and many veteran comics artists and fans are eager to add this to their library. Fine penciling and brush work are Salinas hallmarks on this amazing strip, and he uses larger panels to portray action with amazing detail. Cisco might have been inspired by Zorro, but Salinas far outshines any early artist, and the stories are just as exciting. Classic Comics Press, 2018...More. Item Code: CIS04 Soft Cover, 8x11, 240pg, b&w $25.95 $12.50 |
Cisco Kid Vol 2 is sold out. We still have Volumes 1 and 3 [CIS01, CIS03. $12.50 each]. Click on the banner above to see all the white sale books from Classics Comics Press. |
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VAMPIRELLA 50TH ANNIVERSARY ENAMEL PIN Jose Gonzalez
By Jose Gonzalez. It's Vampirella's 50th year as the "ultimate queen of the vampires" and Dynamite is celebrating her long history with two premium enamel pins representing her past and present. Renowned illustrator Jose Gonzalez created one of Vampirella's most iconic images that's very close to the famous Six Foot Door Poster that everyone remembers, and in fact, is being newly printed later in the Spring. Comes with two easily locked or detached pins, mounted on a color card and in a plastic cover. Dynamite, 2019...More. Item Code: VAMJG 3" long, Full Color $14.99 |
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VAMPIRELLA 50TH ANNIVERSARY ENAMEL PIN Joseph Michael Linsner By Joseph Michael Linsner. It's Vampirella's 50th year as the "ultimate queen of the vampires" and Dynamite is celebrating her long history with two premium enamel pins representing her past and present. With the success of Vampirella: Roses for the Dead and Dawn/Vampirella, Joseph Michael Linsner is currently one of Vampirella's most memorable artists, and here is his rendering of today's femme fatale. Comes with two easily locked or detached pins, mounted on a color card and in a plastic cover. Dynamite, 2019...More. Item Code: VAMJML 3" long, Full Color $14.99 |
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ALSO AVAILABLE OLIVIA MASUIMI MAX KAIDA PIN By Olivia De Berardinis. This striking enamel pin by Olivia De Berardinis features the nude, highly tattooed likeness of model Masuimi Max. This sturdy pin is made of stainless steel and measures about 2 inches in diameter. Rich red, orange and yellow colors give this a warmth and class unique to pins. Features 2 posts and backs so it always stays upright! Produced by Olivia herself, not a licensed product from another source. Oliva doesn't stint on top quality for her products like this. Ozone, 2019...More. Item Code: OLIVMMK 2" in dia, Full Color $12.00 |
| We have two other Olivia pins, Dita Von Teese Encore Pin [OLIVDE] and Bettie Page Tattoo Pin [OLIVTF], $12 each. There are also Olivia Button Packs with four small buttons in each, 2018 [OLIV2018] And 2019 [OLIV2019], $6.99 each. Olivia's Bettie Page Movie Poster and Musuimi Max Scorpion pins are still out of production, but we'll re-announce then when they come back. |
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DC COMICS SUPER-VILLAINS The Complete Visual History
Closeout Price! Revised and updated. Recommended. By Daniel Wallace. Foreword by Kevin Smith. Cover by Frank Cho. This deluxe book celebrates nearly eighty years of compellingly corrupt characters from the DC Universe's remarkable gallery of super-villains, grouped by the primary hero or heroine they tormented. From the Penguin to Harley Quinn and Doomsday to General Zod, explore the story of each beloved baddy through new interviews with acclaimed writers and artists, including Jim Lee, Mike Carlin, Dan DiDio, and Chuck Dixon. We find the art outstanding, with lots of paintings and powerful works by top DC talents. Insight Comics, 2017. All our copies have slight cover scuffing and/or slightly bumped corners....More. Item Code: DCSUP Soft Cover, 9x11, 159pg, Full Color $24.99 $12.50 |
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THE SIGNATURE ART OF BRIAN STELFREEZE
Closeout Price! Highly Recommended. With never-before-seen sketches, fan favorite classic pieces, and essays and commentary from contemporaries, collaborators, and Stelfreeze himself, readers and fans get an unprecedented look at how favorite characters and adventures were born. Stelfreeze is a painter, penciller, and comic book artist who has worked for nearly every major comic book publisher. Primarily known as a cover artist, painting more than fifty covers for DC's Shadow of the Bat, he's also produced a significant amount of sequential work, including BOOM! Studios' Day Men, and Matador for Wildstorm. Boom! Studios, 2016...More. Item Code: SABSH Hard Cover, 12x12, 192pg, Full Color $49.99 $29.99 |
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MARVEL PORTFOLIO JOE QUESADA By Joe Quesada. WLegendary creator and artist Joe Quesada has left an indelible mark on comics from Amazing Spider-Man to Daredevil and more! Now, Marvel presents twelve full-color reproductions of some of his most iconic works from the House of Ideas -- all in a stunning hardcover case. Marvel, 2020. Due Mar. ...More. Item Code: MARPJQ Hard Cover, 12pg, Full Color $50.00 $42.50 |
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AVAILABLE NOW THE MARVEL ART OF JOE QUESADA Recommended. In the first decade of the 21st century, Joe Quesada has guided Marvel and its characters back to prominence as editor-in-chief. Along the way he has changed the manner in which the industry works from the inside out. With those achievements, it's perhaps easy to overlook that at the root of all his success is his skill as an artist. Here is every detail of Joe's artistry, featuring his best interior and cover artwork, as well as a wealth of unpublished images and sketches, plus commentary from Joe himself! Marvel, 2019...More. Item Code: MARJQH Hard Cover, 11x10, 320pg, Full Color $50.00 $39.95 |
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MARVEL MASTERS OF SUSPENSE Stan Lee & Steve Ditko Omnibus Volume 2
Completes the two-volume set. Highly Recommended. By Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Before Spider-Man and Doctor Strange, Steve Ditko applied his incomparable art and storytelling mastery to taut suspense-thrillers--cast with nervous-eyed dreamers and sweaty-palmed schemers, none of whom make it out without getting their just desserts. Here you get every single one of Ditko's stories of suspense for Marvel (and Atlas) in two beautifully restored Omnibus volumes. From his very first Marvel work in 1956 through to his last five-page masterpiece, every Silver Age tale is collected here. Marvel, 2020. Due Mar. ...More. Item Code: MARMS02H Hard Cover, 8x11, 696pg, Full Color $100.00 $85.00 |
Volume 1 has been our #1 best selling Omnibus since it came in at the end of August 2019. These Ditko/Stan Lee stories continue to be favorites for fans. [MARMS01H. |
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PRE-CODE CLASSICS SPACE ADVENTURES Volume 2
Collects #6-10, 1953-54. Art by Dick Giordano, Steve Ditko et al. #6 is a special flying saucer issue! #7 has a sex-transformation story, #8 & 10 have robot covers, #9 has an A-Bomb story. The second bumper-full line-up from Charlton Comics' fearsomely far out and appropriately titled other-worldly comic from the 1950s. Featuring some of the earliest work by Steve Ditko (beginning in #10 with cover and art), future DC artist and editor Dick Giordano, and Tony Tallarico. Charlton's imitation of EC sci-fi titles is quirky, certainly not as great, but today far scarcer to find. PS Artbooks, 2020. Due Mar. ...More. Item Code: PCSPA02H Hard Cover, 7x10, 184pg, Full Color $45.99 |
Volume 1 collects issues #1-5, 1952-53, with Giordano and John Bell, but no Ditko [PCSPA01H. $45.99]. See our website for more of the latest Pre-Code Classics. |
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THE PHANTOM The Complete Newspaper Dailies Volume 18 1962-1964
Recommended. By Lee Falk. Art by Sy Barry. This second collection of the Sy Barry years. Five complete continuities: “The Mysterious Ambassador,” “The Mystery of the Island of Dogs,” “The Drummer of Timpenni,” “The Reef,” and “The Adventures of Lucy Cary.” Strips for this volume are taken directly from King Feature's proofs. Included in the volume is a comprehensive essay and documentary materials. Hermes, 2020. Due Apr. ...More. Item Code: PH18H Hard Cover, 12x8, Full Color $65.00 $57.50 |
Volume 17 just came in last week. Most previous volumes are available, See the website for everything about The Phantom, including a very good history, The Phantom Unmasked [PHAUN. $25]. |
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MARVEL CLASSICS COMICS Omnibus
Collects #13-36, 1976. Recommended. By Doug Moench, Chris Claremont et al. Masterworks of literature -- retold in the Mighty Marvel Manner, in the style of Classics Illustrated! In the late 1970s, respected comic book writers and talented artists joined forces to adapt classic novels: adventure with The Last of the Mohicans, Treasure Island, Robinson Crusoe and Ivanhoe, horror staples Frankenstein and The Invisible Man, The Iliad and The Odyssey, the dystopian sci-fi of The War of the Worlds, and tales of Edgar Allan Poe! Plus Robin Hood and Alice in Wonderland, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Jules Verne and many more! Marvel, 2020. Due Sept. ...More. Item Code: MARVCCH Hard Cover, 7x11, 1264pg, Full Color $150.00 $125.00 |
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Michael Moorcock was too ill to sign the bookplates for Princess of Mars: Manuscript Edition. It's still signed by the five other contributors. The publisher says this will be gone by spring; we were able to get ten more copies but that may be all we see. We've nearly sold out our initial order. It's really something special, see the pictures we've posted. |
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We were able to restock a couple titles that had run out, the popular AX and Crusades Vol 1 and 2. We're hoping to see a reorder on the adult title Pherone, but we have a few left right now. |
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I wish we could have gotten more of these, we've already sold 3/4's of what we brought in, and it's just gone into the next catalog (see below). Act now if you want one; they will be gone very shortly. See all the Classics Comic Press titles here. Warren Tuft's Lance is also selling very well, but I was able to bring in twice as many copies as Kelly.
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Heavy Metal The magazine went on a hiatus for nearly a year, but now they are announcing new issues. I've long wanted to handle this, since I believe most of you don't find this on the newsstands—remember those?—anymore. So we'll start bringing in issues with #297. Associated with this, there's a Best of Metal Hurlant (the French magazine Heavy Metal evolved from) coming this spring. ~Bud |
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