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The 2022 calendars are beginning to come in -- here are three favorites. More Justice League Bronze Age, Captain America's Bicentennial Battles by Kirby, two new Marvel Masterworks, an interesting history of drawing, River of Ink with Scott McCloud. The $15 Giger book is back. Plus Coming Items, Hurts and Warehouse Finds. |
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| This isn't really a how-to book, it's more of a personal look at the history of artists and illustration. That said, here's a look at more how-to books, and at our latest Illustrated Fiction releases. |
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GIGER By HR Giger Back in stock. New printing. Bargain-priced. Recommended. Foreword by Timothy Leary. H.R. Giger (1940-2014) reigns as one of the leading exponents of fantastic art. This collects important work from throughout his life, from early pen and ink renderings to his final brightly colored pieces. It also features a lengthy section of his erotic art, none of which we can show here, being very explicit. Full biography and profusely illustrated, all at a bargain price. Taschen, 2021. Mature Readers. ...More. Item Code: GIGEH Hard Cover, 8x10, 96pg, Partial Color $15.00 |
| Here's more Giger, including several out of print items. For related items, here is our Fantasy and Science Fiction section with similar artists. |
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CAPTAIN AMERICA'S BICENTENNIAL BATTLES Treasury Edition Collects Marvel Treasury Special Captain America's Bicentennial Battles #1-4, 1976; Mighty Marvel Bicentennial Calendar, 1976. Recommended. From the unparalleled imagination of Jack Kirby, it's a time-spanning adventure featuring Captain America on an incredible journey through his nation's past — from the American Revolution through two World Wars and more! Steve Rogers meets major historical figures, makes quite an impact on Benjamin Franklin — and takes inspiration from two centuries of American struggle! Reprinted in all its oversized glory along with suitably patriotic special features! Classic Kirby, with inkers Barry Windsor-Smith, John Romita Sr., Dan Adkins et al. Marvel, 2021....More. Item Code: CAPAMB Soft Cover, 9x13, 112pg, Full Color |
| DC's version of Treasury Editions is Famous First Editions, which gives me a chance to mention New Fun #1 again, from 1935...the very first comic book with new material in it, and the very first DC comic [NEWF01H. $19.99]. |
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JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA The Bronze Age Omnibus Volume 3 Collects #147-181, 1977-80. Adventures guest-starring the Justice Society, the Legion of Super-Heroes, and a group of heroes from the long-gone past, including Jonah Hex, Viking Prince, Enemy Ace, and more. Plus, the League's mascot, Snapper Carr, turns against the team, the Phantom Stranger helps in a battle with ancient gods, the Martian Manhunter faces Despero, and the Secret Society of Super-Villains swaps bodies with the World's Greatest Super-Heroes. DC Comics, 2021. ...More. Item Code: JLAB03H Hard Cover, 7x11, 1192pg, Full Color |
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Volumes 1 and 2 are available, same discount, as well as the JLA New 52 Omnibus [JUSLDH. |
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MARVEL MASTERWORKS DAREDEVIL Volume 15 Collects Daredevil #159-172, 1979-82 and Bizarre Adventures #25. Highly Recommended. One of the most influential runs, not just in Marvel history, but all of comics history, begins with the arrival of Frank Miller as the creative force behind Daredevil. Miller remade the mythos, first illustrating Roger McKenzie's scripts with art partner Klaus Janson, then taking over as both writer and artist. DD squares off against Doctor Octopus, the Hulk, Gladiator and the psychotic side of Bullseye before Miller introduces a new icon: the assassin Elektra! Marvel, 2021. ...More. Item Code: MMDA15H Hard Cover, 7x10, 368pg, Full Color |
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MARVEL MASTERWORKS UNCANNY X-MEN Volume 13 Collects Uncanny X-Men #201-209, Longshot #1-6, Marvel Fanfare #33, 1981-82. Chris Claremont and John Romita Jr. are joined by a host of all-star illustrators for a groundbreaking Masterworks! Ann Nocenti and Arthur Adams' limited series introduces the dimension-spanning adventurer and future X-Man Longshot. Cyclops' son Nathan Summers — Cable — is born, and his "Days of Future Past" daughter Rachel comes to terms with her Phoenix Force powers! Barry Windsor-Smith crafts a brutal Wolverine tale & much more. Marvel Comics, 2021....More. Item Code: MMUX13H Hard Cover, 7x10, 496pg, Full Color |
| Here's more Marvel Masterworks, Daredevil and X-Men. This X-Men collection is a particularly thick release, thus the higher Masterworks price. Click here for all Omnibus editions. |
2022 Calendars |
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THE ART OF DANIEL MERRIAM 2022 Calendar Highly Recommended. Dive into worlds of fantastic creatures and surreal Victorian architecture with Daniel Merriam's amazing art. From palaces perched delicately on branches to bees celebrating the summer solstice, Merriam's steampunk-infused works combine adventure and whimsy in each scene. Pomegranate, 2021....More. Item Code: ADM22 12x13, 24pg, Full Color $14.99 |
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WOMEN OF MYTH AND MAGIC Kinuko Craft 2022 Calendar One of our very favorite calendars each year. Highly Recommended. In this elegant calendar are 12 opulent and richly detailed portraits of enchantresses, goddesses, brave warriors, and fairy-tale princesses, each weaving a spell of breathtaking feminine beauty. Among contemporary artists inspired by ladies of legends, none shines brighter than Kinuko Y. Craft. Her incredible portraits include imaginative border designs and rich, jewel-like colors. Amber Lotus, 2021....More. Item Code: WOME22 12x12, 24pg, Full Color $14.99 |
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FRACTAL COSMOS The Mathematical Art of Alice Kelley 2022 Calendar Highly Recommended. One of our annual favorites, all new every year. Organic computer-generated designs by Alice Kelley, who says, "Fractals are an intuitive glimpse into the infinite order that composes the natural world, as well as being proof that math is beautiful." When math generates geometry and color, it's amazing, like sea shells, flowers and swirling galaxies, which is what these may suggest to you. Amazing, cosmic work and simply gorgeous colors. Amber Lotus, 2021....More. Item Code: FRA22 12x12, 24pg, Full Color $14.99 |
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ALPHONSE MUCHA 2022 Calendar Recommended. A handsome mix of Alphonse Mucha's finest poster work along with several less-seen advertising pieces. His romanticized images of women in diaphanous gowns were wildly popular at the end of the 19th century. His advertising posters and calendars featured beautiful young women in the “Mucha style,” part and parcel with the hugely popular Art Nouveau style. Pomegranate, 2021....More. Item Code: AM22 12x13, 24pg, Full Color $14.99 |
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Yes, it's pretty early to announce next year's calendars. But this is when the publishers start shipping them, so here they begin. The cool thing is, the Merriam, Kinuko Craft and Fractals are three of our very favorites. And they are popular, too. The Merriam often sells out early. I often wish I had next year's calendar a month or two early, to start marking it up...don't you? FYI – We don't list all the calendars together until our Christmas catalog, which appears around November 1st. We'll announce each new arrival here in the email as they roll in, with a link to all available titles. Here's our remaining older calendars, on sale. And we have 4 FREE titles, limit of 2 per order! And The Jim Silke Sketchbook is still available and FREE also. |
Zenescope & Grimm |
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GRIMM FAIRY TALES HOLIDAY PINUP Special Alfredo Reyes Cover We begin with a new 8-page Robyn Hood story, holiday themed of course. The rest of the issue is all pin-ups of the Grimm Universe ladies, in various states of dress, undress and costumes. All new! Artists include Paul Green, Salonga, Riveiro, Mike DeBalfo, Tyndall, Michael Dooney, Santacruz, Reyes, Breed, Chatzoudis, Al Rio and others. Note: This was published in late 2020, but due to a mix-up, it's just new to us now, Summer 2021. Better late than never! Zenescope, 2020....More. Item Code: GRIMM2020 Comic, 7x10, 48pg, Full Color $5.99 |
| Click here for more Grimm specials and Zenescope collections. |
Supplies Back in Stock |
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PLASTIC BAGS Silver Age/Regular (100) PLASTIC BAGS Paperback Book (100) PLASTIC BAGS Magazine (100) |
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All sizes of plastic bags, backing boards, mylites and mylar sleeves, and Fold-On Book Dust Jacket covers are now in stock. There have been major supply issues lately, and prices are on the rise on many collector supplies. We have not raised our prices, but when it comes time to reorder, we may have to do that. We've also added Tall Comic Dividers to our offerings. Our present supplier is retiring. He's always done well by us and we've passed on the savings to you. |
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UNIVERSAL STUDIOS MONSTERS A Legacy of Horror By Michael Mallory. Foreword by Jason Blum. Universal Studios' Dracula, Frankenstein, and The Wolf Man, as well as Universal's new releases, are celebrated through this beautiful and frighteningly informative volume, newly expanded to include what the present and future holds for these venerable characters. With a foreword by Jason Blum that places horror in the context of our modern culture. From the 1920s through the 1950s, Universal Studios was Hollywood's number one studio for horror pictures worldwide. Universe, 2021. Due: Sep. ...More. Item Code: UNIVSH Hard Cover, 9x12, 268pg, Partial Color |
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AVAILABLE NOW ART OF HAMMER Posters From the Archive of Hammer Films Revised and updated edition. Recommended. By Marcus Hearn. Hammer Films were almost as well known for the way in which they sold their films as for the films themselves. The Art of Hammer is the first ever collection of the company's iconic movie posters, and is a celebration of movie art at its best. This large format, lavish hardback is now fully updated and brings together hundreds of rare posters from around the world, featuring Hammer's greatest films, from famous ones to sleazy soft-core with lots of nudity. They covered the full spectrum of horror. Titan, 2016. Mature Readers....More. Item Code: ARHAMH Hard Cover, 10x13, 200pg, Full Color |
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You also might like Lon Chaney Speaks, a graphic novel about the career of the silent film actor, father of Universal's star, Lon Chaney, Jr. [LONCHH. |
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ENCORE GOLD The Art of Liam Sharp Signed Signed! Recommended. Introduction by Grant Morrison. Encore Gold showcases work from across Liam Sharp's extensive career, presenting much of the hyper-detailed art in its black and white unlettered form for the first time in print — from the spectacular high fantasy of The Brave and the Bold: Batman and Wonder Woman, to the incredibly intricate sci-fi realms of The Green Lantern. Also: many examples of Liam's full-color work — both traditional and digital — which pays homage to the masters of the past while also pushing boundaries and breaking new ground. Due: Oct. ...More. Item Code: ENCLSHS Hard Cover, Partial Color $45.00 |
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ENCORE GOLD THE ART OF LIAM SHARP Signed with Sketch Signed with original sketch! Recommended. Encore Gold showcases work from across Liam Sharp's extensive career, presenting much of the hyper-detailed art in it's black and white unlettered form for the first time in print — from the spectacular high fantasy of The Brave and the Bold: Batman and Wonder Woman, to the incredibly intricate sci-fi realms of The Green Lantern. Also: many examples of Liam's full-color work — both traditional and digital — which pays homage to the masters of the past while also pushing boundaries and breaking new ground. Due: Oct. ...More. Item Code: ENCLSD Hard Cover, Partial Color $100.00 |
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STUDIES By Glenn Barr Recommended. The largest collection of the popular artist's drawings ever assembled. With over 200 sketches in his "old school," pencil-to-paper fluid style. Glenn Barr's energetic loose line dances on the page. His pencil strokes evoke a playfulness and ease, yet reveal a honed mastery of storytelling. Juxtapoz says his work "exude[s] the sensuality and tension found in pulp art or film noir," and HiFructose says it demonstrates a "unique style that combines cheesy glamour with scenes based in modern reality." Sympathetic Press, 2021. Due: Oct. ...More. Item Code: STUGBH Hard Cover, 10x10, 204pg, b&w |
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HELLBOY OMNIBUS BOXED SET Collects complete set of Hellboy omnibuses volumes #1-4. Highly Recommended. Hellboy's major story, available in a special box set featuring slipcase art by Mignola himself! Previously available only as individual volumes, all four Hellboy series omnibuses (Seed of Destruction; Strange Places; The Wild Hunt; and Hellboy in Hell) are available together with an exclusive new box by Mike Mignola, expertly colored by Dave Stewart. Dark Horse, 2021. Due: Oct. ...More. Item Code: HELBOM Hard Cover, 1600pg, Full Color |
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JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER VAMPIRELLA Bust Limited & numbered, 750. Vampirella celebrates 50 years with an all-new two-statue set featuring one of Dynamite's most exciting crossovers with Joseph Michael Linsner's Dawn. Each of the 7.5 inch high resin busts are hand painted and placed on an elegant "book" base. Both statues, together, create a complete, thematic set based on the idea of "balance between heart and mind." These strictly limited resin collectibles are the only ones that will ever be made. Dynamite, 2021. Due: Oct. ...More. Item Code: JMLVAM 7.5" tall, Full Color $139.99 |
| There's also a Vampi bust by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau [VAMAB. $139.99]. And coming is an Underworld Variant of this that will be available for pre-order soon. [VAMABV. $189.99]. |
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PS ARTBOOKS PRESENTS CLASSIC ADVENTURE COMICS Volume 3 Hardcover By Sam Glanzman et al. Collects Avon one-shots The Hooded Menace and The Unknown Man, 1951; Charlton's Marco Polo #1, 1962; Dell one-shots Robin Hood and Robinson Crusoe, 1963. An unusual mix of scarce one-shot comics: In Menace, it's 1903 and ex-soldiers from the Spanish-American war prey on new settlers in the US Northwest! Unknown Man adapts a contemporary crime film, featuring an underworld gang lord, with artwork by Everett Raymond Kinstler. Then it's the middle ages and explorer Marco Polo in the court of Kubla Khan! Labeled "scarce" in the guide, a 1962 Charlton release drawn by Sam Glanzman and, quite unusually, a long 25-page story! Plus 2 more... Recommended. PS Artbooks, 2021. Due: Oct. ...More. Item Code: PCAD03H Hard Cover, 7x10, 184pg, Full Color $46.99 |
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SILVER AGE CLASSICS UNUSUAL TALES Volume 2 Hardcover Collects #6-10, 1957-58. Highly Recommended. From publisher Charlton, where the creators were allowed a greater freedom, Unusual Tales continues with its Steve Ditko-inspired treasure trove of science fiction, horror, suspense, fantasy, and supernatural tales. Also here: Dick Giordano, Charles Nicholas, Bill Molno, and Rocco Mastroserio. And all captured here, reproduced completely from cover to cover as they should be, just like the original comic! PS Artbooks, 2021. Due: Oct. ...More. Item Code: SAUT02H Hard Cover, 7x10, 184pg, Full Color $46.99 |
| Here's previous releases of Classic Adventure and Unusual Tales, and more PS Artbooks. |
3...2...1...Gone |
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| Here's another batch of 30 items that are going away soon, down to just one, two or three copies left. You can now see the latest 3…2…1 items in a new section on our website, called ALMOST GONE, at the top of the home page, right next to CLOSEOUTS. We are continuously adding to our Imperfect Editions sections as well. |
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THE ART OF DEJAH THORIS AND THE WORLDS OF MARS Volume 2 Hurt Closeout Price! Recommended. By J. Scott Campbell, Joe Jusko, Frank Cho, Jay Anacleto et al. Since the first serialized adventures in 1912 of the Martian Princess Dejah Thoris and her beloved hero, John Carter, science fiction and fantasy enthusiasts have dreamed of the faraway Red Planet, its wondrous sights and monstrous perils. In this second collection, the finest artists of modern fantasy have brought the dying world of Mars to life, depicting scenes of brutal conflict with alien beasts, a cross-over with Vampirella, and plenty of variant covers, include nudes. Dynamite, 2019. Condition: Bumped corners. Mature Readers....More. Item Code: ARTDJ02HR Hard Cover, 9x12, 280pg, Full Color |
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MARVEL MASTERWORKS HOWARD THE DUCK Volume 1 Hurt Recommended. Wow — an extra large Masterwork with all of Howard's first adventures. There were several worthy candidates for the milestone 300th Masterworks edition, but only one waddled away with election victory: Steve Gerber and his artistic cohorts Val Mayerik, Frank Brunner and Gene Colan delivered one of comics' most iconoclastic and hilarious characters with ol' Howard. From his quirky first appearance as a "fowl out of water" alongside Man-Thing, to, well, you'll see. Marvel, 2021. Condition: Bumped corners....More. Item Code: MMHD01HR Hard Cover, 7x10, 392pg, Full Color |
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FETISH FASHION Hurt Recommended. A massive new collection with 480 amazing full- and double-page photographs.The best creations from 39 international designers are collected —latex, pasties, high heels, BDSM outfits, masks, stylized hair, great vintage & retro settings. From cosplay to bondage, from sex fantasies to the ultimate in latex fetish scenes. An amazing array of different girls, different nationalities, settings, expressions, this covers the spectrum and then some you might never have imagined. "An indispensable source of inspiration for every fetish fan." Some full nudity. Konemann, 2019. Mature Readers. Condition: Bumped corners. ...More. Item Code: FETFAHR Hard Cover, 10x10, 480pg, Full Color |
| New listings go on the website a week or two before they might hit this mailing. So if you want a jump on things, keep your eye on our Imperfect Editions section or CLOSEOUTS on the home page, below new arrivals. Some items will never appear here because they quickly sell out. See all our hurts HERE. |
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THE ART NOUVEAU STYLE BOOK OF ALPHONSE MUCHA Warehouse find, 1980. All 72 Plates from "Documents Décoratifs" in Original Color. Highly Recommended. Not just a poster artist, Mucha is praised for the innovative style books that pioneered the use of Art Nouveau in commercial packaging, design, and ornament. The most important of these style books was Documents Décoratifs, published in 1901 at the height of Mucha's fame as the high priest of the Art Nouveau movement. This collects contains all 72 plates, designs for jewelry, wallpaper, stained glass, furniture, and tableware; figure and botanical studies. Eighteen of the plates are in full color, while the remaining 54 are reproduced in two or more color tones. Dover, 1980....More. Item Code: ANSBAM Soft Cover, 9x12, 80pg, Partial Color $15.00 |
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CITY A Narrative Portfolio by Will Eisner Warehouse find, 1980. Signed, numbered & limited, 1500 copies. Explore the ins and outs of Eisner's City with this 6 plate set of beautiful illustrations by the legendary Will Eisner. Oversized. Hollybrook Graphics, 1980. Condition: Cover slightly frayed and slight bend to some plates....More. Item Code: CNPWE 12x15, b&w $100.00 |
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POWER AND GLORY PORTFOLIO By John Pound Warehouse find, 1980. Signed, numbered, limited, 1200! Six full color prints depicting heroic archetypes, The Lionhearted, Destroyer, The Iron Horseman, etc. Scenes portray a war between various races of beast-men. Huge oversized format, with a deluxe black slipcover. Book Palace, 1980. Condition: Cover very slightly worn....More. Item Code: PAGPJP 15x15, Full Color $100.00 |
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DREAM MAKERS - $35 UNCOVERED THE HIDDEN ART OF GIRLIE PULPS - $75 HANNES BOK TREASURY Hardcover - $90 BARRY WINDSOR SMITH THE FREEBOOTERS - $100 PLAYBOY’S LITTLE ANNIE FANNY - $75 JEFFREY JONES A Life in Art - $50 ART OF OLIVIA LET THEM EAT CHEESECAKE Hurt - $40 TARZAN The Joe Kubert Years Volume 1 - $80 WITZEND #4 - $65
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June Sale We're down to 89 titles left out of the 105 or so we began with. So there is still a lot left to check out. Most newly discounted from 1/3 to 50% off, sometimes more. See them all here. |
Summer 2021 Catalog If you don't yet have our latest print catalog, with the Alex Niño cover, just ask for one with your order [UPDATE. $0.00]. Or download it here and now. We also have copies of our previous catalog, with a cover of Uncle Sam by Reed Crandall. If you missed that one, you can ask for it in your order comments. ~Bud
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