Thursday, March 26, 2026

Art by Lewis LaRosa and Katsuya Terada, DC Finest: Flash & Superman, Iron Man & Great Books Coming Soon!

Welcome back, dear readers! Marty Grosser here, your humble host and fellow fanboy, ready to share with you our latest arrivals. It's a true smorgasbord of comic art delicacies, including art books, comic collections and omnibuses, and a BIG selection of coming items with many must-have collector's editions. So, without further delay, let's get into it!

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Artists & Illustration

 
Lewis LaRosa may not be a household name to most, but his works should be reason enough to garner him some notoriety. He's got a great, cinematic style that lends itself to any genre. If you're into discovering new talent in comics art, do check out this big (250+ pages!) volume dedicated to his career!


CARBON BASED The Art of Lewis LaRosa
Over 250 pages of art, sketches, designs and more! Recommended. In this first-ever career retrospective “ spanning over 250 pages of Lewis LaRosa's raw unexpurgated line art in all of its painstakingly rendered intensity, alongside rarely seen character designs, concepts, and more from Marvel Comics, Valiant Entertainment, Hasbro, Mondo, and more “ experience the artist's evolution in all of its stunning detail from series including Bloodshot Reborn, Divinity, Punisher MAX, Savage, Transformers, and others. Oni Press, 2026....More.

Item Code: CARBBH
Hard Cover, 10x12, 250pg, Full Color
$49.99 $44.99
 


THIS AND THAT Katsuya Terada
Recommended. Covering a 42-year career as an artist, this collection features recent illustrations drawn for exhibitions by the illustrator and manga artist Katsuya Terada, who is popular both in Japan and internationally. This book is filled with Terada’s latest works, created using everyday art materials such as pencils, ballpoint pens, the iPad and more, and includes commentary by the artist on those materials, which are a must-read for anyone who with even a passing interest in art. PIE International, 2026....More.

Item Code: THISAN
Soft Cover, 7x8, 232pg, Partial Color
$39.99
 


TERADA KATSUYA SKETCH
Back in stock! Recommended. Legendary illustrator Katsuya Terada is known by his many fans as RAKUGAKING ("The Sketch King"), and this GIANT 512-page edition collects Terada’s many sketches and illustrations... some appearing in print for the first time here. This is by far the best and most comprehensive collection of Katsuya Terada’s pencil sketches, making it a must-have book for both his hardcore fans and also to fans of science fiction illustration in general. PIE International, 2026. Mature Readers....More.

Item Code: TERKA
Soft Cover, 6x8, 512pg, Partial Color
$39.99

Katsuya Terada's artwork blends the mechanical and the physical into a stunningly detailed images of beautiful women, intricate machinery and more. Each image is truly a feast for the eyes and this new collection is one not to miss!

You may also enjoy the artwork of Tran Nguyen, Senbon Umishima, Gu Zheng Wei, and Hayao Miyazaki style works in Hokusai An Artists’ Tribute.

 

Comic Book Archives

 


SUPERMAN ACTION COMICS By Dan Jurgens Omnibus Volume 1
Collects Action Comics #957-976, Superman: Lois and Clark #1-8, and more. During DC’s Rebirth era in 2016, Superman legend Dan Jurgens returned to the Man of Steel for an entirely new adventure! Jurgens, no stranger to Superman “ having had a major role in the Death of Superman and the subsequent wedding of Clark Kent and Lois Lane “ returned to Action Comics to tell all-new stories of comics’ first and greatest superhero. These stories, written by Jurgens and illustrated by artists including Patrick Zircher and Tyler Kirkham, are now collected in their first omnibus volume! DC Comics, 2026....More.

Item Code: SUPAC01H
Hard Cover, 8x11, 848pg, Full Color
$125.00 $110.00
Dan Jurgens' run on Action Comics was one of my favorites, and this period of "Rebirth" took the story of the Man of Tomorrow in new directions. Solid work from one of DC's best.
 


DC FINEST SUPERMAN Time and Time Again
Collects Superman #49-56, Starman #28, and more. By Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, et al. When time splinters, Superman becomes the tether holding history together! From Nazi-occupied Europe to the kingdoms of Camelot, from prehistoric threats to future calamities, Superman is cast through time by forces beyond his control. But even displaced in eras not his own, his resolve never falters. This is a story of history, heroism, and holding on to hope through the centuries. Plus, the complete "Krisis of the Krimson Kryptonite" story arc! DC Comics, 2026....More.

Item Code: DCFSTT
Soft Cover, 7x10, 600pg, Full Color
$39.99 $36.99
 


ALSO AVAILABLE
SUPERMAN The Golden Age Omnibus Volume 1
New printing. Collects Action Comics #1-31, Superman #1-7 and New York World's Fair Comics #1-2, 1938-40. Our Highest Recommendation. By Jerry Siegel. Art by Joe Shuster, with Jack Burnley and Wayne Boring. Foreword and afterword by none other than Jim Steranko. These groundbreaking stories cementing Superman's place as the medium's most enduring hero are gathered for the first time in this massive, expansive collection. This collects every single Superman story from the fabled origin on for three full years...1938 to December, 1940! Here is the original Superman, who began as a heroic crusader who could only leap, not fly, and was operating way outside the law. Police were shooting at him as often as bad guys. And he was not above intimidating, and sometimes summarily dealing out harsh justice as the lone vigilante he was. DC Comics, 2025....More.

Item Code: SG01H
Hard Cover, 8x12, 784pg, Full Color
$125.00 $110.00
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More DC Finest!

DC FINEST SCIENCE FICTION The Gorilla World

DC FINEST THE DOOM PATROL The Death of the Doom Patrol

DC FINEST WAR The Big Five Arrive

DC FINEST HORROR The Devil's Doorway

And More!!!

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DC FINEST THE FLASH The Fastest Man Dead
Collects The Flash #197-204, #206-212, #215-229 and more (1970-1972). By Mike Friedrich, Robert Kanigher, Cary Bates et al. Art by Irv Novick et al. This era of The Flash catapults Barry Allen through stories that blend super-heroics, sci-fi weirdness, and social turmoil. From cultists and cursed rings to alternate realities and psychic breakdowns, the Flash's world expands in scope and emotional depth. Featuring classic tales with Elongated Man, Kid Flash, and a surreal collaboration with Batman and supernatural forces, this is a long-awaited chronicle of DC’s boldest storytelling era. DC Comics, 2026....More.

Item Code: DCFFF
Soft Cover, 7x10, 672pg, Full Color
$39.99 $36.99
 


THE FLASH By Joshua Williamson Omnibus Volume 2
Collects Batman #64-65, The Flash #36-69, and The Flash Annual #1-2. By Joshua Williamson. Art by Guillermo Miguel March Dols & Howard Porter. The second omnibus of Joshua Williamson’s celebrated Flash run continues Barry Allen’s journey as he battles classic Rogues, uncovers the secrets of the new Speed Force energies, and faces his greatest challenge yet in the explosive Flash War. With the fate of the Speed Force and Central City at stake, the Fastest Man Alive must push himself to new limits “ or risk losing everything. DC Comics, 2026...More.

Item Code: FLAJW02H
Hard Cover, 8x11, 968pg, Full Color
$125.00 $110.00
Another solid collection of essential stories, this one being the second volume collecting writer Joshua Williamson's run on The Flash and including the "Flash War" storyline. We also still have Volume 1 (FLAJW01H) available in limited quantities (and at 40% off)!
 


ALSO AVAILABLE
THE FLASH By Mark Waid Omnibus Vol 2
Collects Flash #0, 92-129, Flash Annual #7-9 and seven more, 1994-97. Art by Wieringo, Jimenez, Marzan and others. Picking up where Vol. 1 leaves off, Wally West has the same super-speed powers as his uncle Barry Allen. Follow Wally's journey toward becoming a true hero. Collecting some of the most iconic tales from Mark Waid's time writing The Flash! This is year four of Waid's incredible decade-long run on the adventures of Wally West. Barry's grandson comes to join the two heroes; but Bart's metabolism means he's aging too fast; Time itself may be destroyed in Zero Hour; Who is Savitar? Brand new introduction by Waid. DC Comics, 2024. Rush Service and International shipping could require an additional charge. ...More.

Item Code: FLMW02H
Hard Cover, 7x11, 1216pg, Full Color
$150.00 $130.00
 


THE AVENGERS Omnibus Volume 6
Collects Avengers #150-188, Avengers Annual #6-9, and more — 1976-198. Highly Recommended. Aside from Lee and Kirby's original run on the series, these could be the best three years for The Avengers, featuring some of the top talents at Marvel, some of them at the peak of their game, producing one fantastic story arc after a another, illustrated by the guys who would go on to legendary works that are treasured and collected even today! It starts with Gerry Conway and George Pérez, who reinvigorate Wonder Man, even as the Avengers clash with Doctor Doom. Then Jim Shooter takes over as writer with Uncanny X-Men artist John Byrne taking turns with Pérez on art. They begin a series of classic encounters staged on a massive scale, taking on Ultron, the Lethal Legion and the epic threat of Korvac! Then, David Michelinie changes the order again with a trip to Wundagore Mountain and the origins of the Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver. Plus: Jim Starlin’s cosmos-altering "Thanos War," a solo flight for the Falcon and the tragic tale of Arsenal! Marvel, 2026. Rush Service and International shipping could require an additional charge....More.

Item Code: AVE06H
Hard Cover, 8x11, 1176pg, Full Color
$125.00 $110.00
This period of Marvel's Avengers is a fan-favorite, including this fan, too! It's truly one great story arc after another, as George Pérez and John Byrne (still riding high on his successful run on Uncanny X-Men) share art duties, and take Earth's Mightiest Heroes to new heights. But what makes this omnibus click for me is the inclusion of Jim Starlin's "Magus Saga" chapters in Avengers Annual #7 and Marvel Two-in-One Annual #2. Just fantastic stuff.
 


ALSO AVAILABLE
MARVEL COMICS LIBRARY AVENGERS Volume 1 1963-1965
Collects #1-20, 1963-65. Highly Recommended. New smaller size edition of the $200 XL volume. Super-hero teams had been around since the 1940s, but Thor, Ant Man, the Wasp, Hulk, and Iron Man broke new ground when they joined forces to form the Avengers in 1963. They not only fought together, they occasionally fought each other! The first 20 stories, never before reproduced so large as in this Hulk-sized volume, include the Silver Age return of Captain America (#4), and the wild original stories of the early team with The Hulk, in and out of the team, Iron Man, Thor, Ant-Man and the Wasp! Plus lots of bonus features, from house ads to staff pictures and anecdotes. Taschen, 2024. Rush Service and International shipping would require an additional charge. ...More.

Item Code: MARSAV01H
Hard Cover, 9x12, 642pg, Partial Color
$80.00
 

Comics Reference

 


MARVEL'S IRON MAN THE FIRST 60 YEARS
The complete history from 1963 to today! Recommended. Created by writers Stan Lee and Larry Lieber and illustrated by Don Heck and Jack Kirby, Iron Man has been thrilling readers with high-tech action and adventure since his debut in Tales of Suspense #39 in 1963. Now this beautiful hardcover reveals the history of Iron Man, examining his greatest battles, deadliest enemies, and his unlikeliest allies. Lavishly illustrated with covers and pages from the Marvel comics, this tribute to one of Marvel’s most iconic characters also includes profiles of the talented creators behind the Iron Avenger’s ongoing adventures! Titan, 2026....More.

Item Code: MARIMFH
Hard Cover, 8x11, 128pg, Full Color
$24.99
 


ALSO AVAILABLE
IRON MAN ARMOR WARS Omnibus Mark Bright Cover
Collects Iron Man #219-232, 258-266; Armor Wars #1-4 & more, 1987-2013. By Bob Layton and David Michelinie. Art by Mark Bright and Layton. They stole his technology and now it’s war! There are an abundance of tech-based villains in the Marvel Universe: The Beetle, Stilt Man, Titanium Man, Controller, Crimson Dynamo and more use super-advanced weapons and armor to commit their crimes. Tony Stark just found out that his Iron Man technology has been stolen and could be the foundation for the suits these villains use — and he’s not happy about it! Marvel, 2025. ...More.

Item Code: IMARMH
Hard Cover, 7x11, 768pg, Full Color
$100.00 $90.00
If you're an Iron Man fan, or just a Marvel fan, then you'll want to check out this complete history of the armor-clad hero, from his origin tale in Tales of Suspense #39 to the present day. This comprehensive biography is packed with covers and interior art, and interviews with the many creators who've brought Tony Stark to life over the years. Look for a similar volume dedicated to Captain America in the very near future!
 

Graphic Novels

 


VAMPIRELLA THE DARK WORLD
Collects Vampirella #671-675. Complete cover gallery! Following the shattering events of Vampirella: Beyond, The Dark World finds Draculina imprisoned on the astral plane known as “The Dark World” “ a twisted mirror image of New York City circa 1969, where malicious creatures she herself created as a child, dog her relentlessly! Playing upon the subconsciousness of those trapped within it, this Dark World is a hell of her own making! But one of the living constructs who seems to exist only to torment her, may hold the key to her survival. It's a mind-bending and twisted adventure for the Daughters of Drakulon, written by comics legend Christopher Priest and illustrated by artist Iván Silva. Dynamite, 2026....More.

Item Code: VAMDW
Soft Cover, 7x10, 128pg, Partial Color
$19.99
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Coming Items

 

Artists & Illustration

 


LE PATER Alphonse Mucha's Symbolist Masterpiece Edition
Introduction by Michael Moorcock! Expanded Edition with Glow-in-the-Dark Cover Enhancement! By Thomas Negovan; Art by Alphonse Mucha. By 1899, Alphonse Mucha was the most recognizable artist of Art Nouveau graphics and the most celebrated illustrator in Paris. So Mucha insisted upon creating a deeply personal work, a magnificent, oversized deluxe limited edition, Le Pater. For the remainder of his life he considered this his masterpiece. This Symbolist story features a female deity protecting humankind, sophisticated occult themes and mystical illustrations. And this edition from Century Guild is one of the most beautifully produced books I've seen: oversized, quarter leather, gilt embossed cover and gilt page edges... and packed with amazing work, from never-before-seen studies and paintings, each magnificent page of Le Pater is a work of art unto itself. Due: April....More.

Item Code: ALPMEH
Hard Cover, 12x16, 224pg, Full Color
$179.00 $149.00

Alphonse Mucha needs little introduction to most of you, his work is almost universally recognized with the Art Nouveau movement. Even people with only a passing introduction to Mucha's work could identify his ornate images with their bold lines. This volume presents Mucha's most personal work in a most beautiful package. It even glows in the dark! Truly a wonderful collector's edition for any Mucha enthusiast.

This is offered at a special pre-publication price! Once it comes out, the price will go back to suggested retail. Order now and save $30!

 

Pulps & Pulp Fiction

 


SPELLBOUND The Vivid Art of Vintage Paperbacks
Exploring The World of Witchcraft & The Occult. Explore the world of 1960s and 70s witchcraft with a re-envisioned, remastered hardcover edition of the iconic Bibliomancers book, Spell Bound. The new Century Guild edition presents extensive historical context by author Thomas Negovan, along with rare, witchcraft-themed artworks and images from the Century Guild collection. Featuring an introduction from Bibliomancers archivists Astraleyes and Eric Nordhauser. Century Guild, 2026. Due: Mar....More.

Item Code: SPELLH
Hard Cover, 8x10, na, Full Color
$79.00
Covers are what we readers first see when encountering new books. With so many choices on the shelves back in the day, publishers needed to grab potential readers' attentions immediately. Thus we got the sexy and often lurid covers that fill this book. Somebody once told me, "Sex sells." And I still can't argue with that statement...
 

Comic Book Archives

 


MAD: The Complete Harvey Kurtzman Years
Collects MAD #1-23 and the first five magazine issues (#24-28)! Highly Recommended. This is the EC collection fans have been waiting for: it's the entire original run of MAD comics and early issues of the magazine, from creator, editor, writer and cover artist Harvey Kurtzman, all packed into a lavish five-volume collector’s box set, presenting each issue in oversized facsimile, with extensive notes and historical essays. Following MAD's creation by Kurtzman, the core artists — Will Elder, Wally Wood, Jack Davis and at first John Severin — all found themselves inspired by the opportunity to turn from horror or adventure comics to humor, turning out some of the best work of their comics careers — and going on to mainstream success from the name recognition that MAD gave them. Fantagraphics Books, 2026. Due: Oct. Rush Service and International shipping could require an additional charge....More.

Item Code: MADCHKH
Hard Cover, 9x12, 1300pg, Full Color
$300.00 $275.00
My earliest introduction to MAD was finding a massive pile of stripped cover paperback returns at the local landfill while there with my dad to drop off yard waste. Absconding with an armful of books, I discovered a MAD paperback among the Family Circus and Peanuts collections, and in it was Will Elder's "Chinese Restaurant!" I must have read that story five or six times that day, soaking in every sight gag and throwaway line. Needless to say, I was hooked! Yes, the early MAD comics have been collected before, but not like this. This is the end-all collector's edition for the first 28 issues of the venerable humor title. And the presentation is first class. This is one every MAD fan will want to add to their collections.
 

Comic Strip Collections

 


ALEX RAYMOND The Power of the Image
Recommended. By Ron Goulart; Art by Alex Raymond. This hardcover magnum opus chronicles the career of Alex Raymond, the definitive action artist, providing over 400 examples of original art from his classic comic strips Secret Agent X-9, Flash Gordon, Jungle Jim, and Rip Kirby, not to mention an in-depth look at his illustration work. The strip art is supported by a wealth of never-before-seen photos and documentary materials, including rare advertising art. Hermes Press, 2026. Due: April....More.

Item Code: ALEXRPH
Hard Cover, 10x13, 304pg, Partial Color
$75.00 $65.00
Alex Raymond may be best known for his legendary run on Flash Gordon, but he did so much more. This hardcover appreciation of Raymond's career by writer Ron Goulart is just plain big, with over 400 individual examples of Raymond's impressive work. Goulart truly gives Alex Raymond his due with this career retrospective!
 


THE PHANTOM The Complete Sundays Volume 10
Classic Sundays from 1970-1974! By Lee Falk and Sy Barry. This exciting tenth volume of the full-color Phantom Sundays continues the Sy Barry years with thirteen complete continuities drawn by Barry himself, including "Alexander's Diamond Cup" from September 20, 1970, and concluding with "Tale of Joomba" which ran until December 29, 1974. Also included is a comprehensive essay and documentary materials. Hermes Press, 2026. Due: Apr....More.

Item Code: PHS10H
Hard Cover, 9x12, 264pg, Full Color
$79.99 $74.99
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Comic Book Archives

 


ROBIN The Bronze Age Omnibus 2026 Edition
By Bob Rozakis & Gerry Conway; Art by Jim Aparo, Don Heck, et al. In these stories from the late 1960s and the 1970s, Robin has moved out from the shadow of Batman to attend college, where he continues to battle crime. Collecting dozens of stories from Batman, Detective Comics, Batman Family and more, this collection finds Dick Grayson dealing with bullying, motorcycle gangs, campus speech, and much more. DC Comics, 2o26. Due: April....More.

Item Code: ROBBAOH
Hard Cover, 8x11, 912pg, Full Color
$125.00 $110.00
 


ATLAS CREATOR COLLECTION No. 3 Bill Everett
Introduction by Dr. Michael J. Vassallo! Art by Bill Everett. The latest volume in Fantagraphics' Atlas Creator Collection focuses on the feverishly imaginative Bill Everett's brilliant masterpieces of skeletal horror and oozing, creeping dread. Already a Marvel/Timely legend for his creation of the Sub-Mariner in 1939, Bill Everett returned to Marvel during the 1950s to become Atlas' most versatile and effective practitioner of horror-fantasy. Everett's art was a combination of Graham Ingels, Harry Anderson, and Bernie Wrightson, with the slick ink line of Jack Davis, all melded within his own uniquely captivating imagery and in-your-face ghastliness. Fantagraphics, 2026. Due: April....More.

Item Code: ATLA03H
Hard Cover, 10x13, 256pg, Full Color
$75.00 $65.00
I wholeheartedly recommend all of Fantagraphics' Atlas volumes, whether it be the title-specific collections or their creator profiles, like this one dedicated to the work of Bill Everett. Best known for his work on Sub-Mariner, Everett also worked on Atlas' many anthology titles, and produced some of this most imaginative works there month after month. If you're a Atlas/Marvel fan or collector, definitely don't miss out on this one!
 

Hal Foster's Tarzan

 

The Complete Sunday Comics 1931-1937

We've uploaded some additional images for this massive collection, including the exclusive watercolor print.

In 1928 commercial artist Hal Foster took a job to turn Edgar Rice Burroughs’ novel Tarzan of the Apes into a 60-installment black-and-white newspaper comic. Initially, no American papers wanted it, so it premiered in England, to great acclaim. When U.S. papers picked it up and wanted more, Foster wasn’t interested. It was only in 1931, with the Great Depression threatening his family with starvation, that he consented to take it on as a full color, full page Sunday comic, still calling the low-paid job “a bit of pottage.”

That bit of “pottage” fed him for the next seven years, as Tarzan became the first adventure comic, and one of the most beloved Sunday strips in America. Though newspapers complained about the violence (Burroughs countered that Tarzan’s success was the result of a “human weakness for gory and gruesome situations”) and the incessant nudity (the writer’s script notes asked for “a great deal of female nakedness”) readers found Tarzan’s adventures with ancient Egyptians, modern criminals, Vikings, dinosaurs, killer apes, and a slew of provocative queens and princesses mesmerizing, right up until Foster handed off the strip to Burne Hogarth in mid-1937.

“Amongst knowledgeable collectors, Hal Foster’s run on Tarzan, which preceded Prince Valiant (cir.1933-37), is the high point of all Tarzan Sunday pages, even more popular than the Hogarth pages that followed them. They have never been collected in a good version. NBM did the series (followed by the Hogarth run) in 18 volumes that were about the size of the present Prince Valiant collections. But the reproduction quality was not great, no color correction, off-register pages were not fixed… this was all decades ago with limited technology. From my perspective, the material was not given the proper care and presentation it so richly deserved.”

"In the case of Taschen’s new collected edition, they are clearly treating the material with the respect it deserves: an oversized format, superior image quality, and their trademark design and binding. $200 isn’t cheap, but it’s all of them in one volume. Like Taschen’s The Complete Little Nemo, this will be the best-ever and most inclusive ever collection of Foster’s classic work." -Bud

All copies of this book will include a Bud’s Art Books exclusive art print, featuring an original illustration by Hal Foster. This one-of-a-kind Tarzan watercolor from 1933 was made for Eric Bergman Jr., the son of Foster’s best friend Eric Bergman Sr., and was provided to us by Norma Bergman, Karen Bergman Paul, and The Harold R. Foster Estate Archives. The final dimensions of the art print are yet to be determined. This oversized Taschen edition is expected in June, but you can pre-order your copy now!

 

Rare Books

DREAMS OF THE RAREBIT FIEND

 CARTOONS FOR VICTORY Signed

ROCKET’S BLAST COMICCOLLECTOR #73-76 79 84-85 88-89 Set of 9

In New Arrivals we have a signed book by H.R. Giger, The World Encyclopedia of Comics, The International Book of Comics, The Classic Era of Pulp Magazines, Cartoons for Victory (with signed bookplate), Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told, The Art of Cosplay, Creature and Character Design, 1930s Little Orphan Annie hardcovers, and Conan: Frost Giant’s Daughter and Others, signed/limited.

Checking into our Special Interest section of Rare Books, we have sets of the venerable fanzine The Rocket's Blast going back to the mid-1960s; Moebius art puzzles which we just reduced the price on, DC & Marvel Color Activity set of 5 books, DC & Marvel Coloring Books set of 5, Disney Picture Disks set of 3, The Women: Female Body Builders (2 copies), Support and Seduction: Corsets and Bras, Underwear: The Fashion History, The Telegraph Wire edited by Diana Schutz, The Cartoonist Cookbook (2) and more.

 

 

News & Notes

 

A Wonder Book Illuminated Edition

We've updated our description and given it our Highest Recommendation after Bud got a chance to see the book in person.

Bud here – Marty’s doing the descriptions these days, but I had to weigh in on this edition with additional information. Beehive is doing wonderful new illustrated editions, each one matching this with the fancy die-cut slipcase and color illustrations. But… wow… this one is so over the top I had to add my two cents’ worth, and more, to tell you how very impressed I am with it. I’ve given it My Highest Recommendation!

 
 

March Clearance Sale!

Yesterday we sent out a special email with new items from our most recent price reductions. We're busy making room for new goodies!

It includes our Mighty Marvel Sale, 40% off selected items, and $5 and under graphic novels. Click here to see it.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Bud's March Clearance Sale!!

March Clearance Sale!

Here's a new list of 50 items with reduced prices--many more than 50% off. This includes great deals on artists Dave Stevens, Jim Silke, John Romita, Frank Brangwyn, Peter de Sève, Terry Moore and more! Also PS Artbooks, Omnibus Editions, Edgar Rice Burroughs and Star Wars art.

Plus -- fifty items still remain in our 40% off FLASH sale. All of these items will not be re-ordered, so don't miss out.

Additionally, over 35 graphic novels that are $5 or less! Click here to see the batch on our website.

Our Mighty Marvel Omnibus sale is going strong, with most titles at 60%off! We're up to 21 titles now, with more coming soon.

Orders in the U.S. over $300 also qualify for FREE SHIPPING.

We also have nine freebies you can include with your order as well.

Thank you for looking!

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Artists & Illustration

 


LOCAL FAUNA The Art of Peter de Sève Signed
Signed bookplate! Our Highest Recommendation. Peter de Sève’s work spans four decades and various media, from magazines, books, and television commercials to Broadway posters and character designs for animated feature films. He is perhaps best recognized for his many covers for The New Yorker magazine and his character designs for the blockbuster Ice Age franchise (Scrat is a veritable international celebrity). De Sève has also contributed to such films as Finding Nemo, Robots, The Little Prince, and The Grinch, to name only a few. He is currently busy at work on various animated projects in both the United States and Europe. Cernunnos, 2023....More.

Item Code: LOCFHS
Hard Cover, 8x11, 288pg, Partial Color
$40.00 $25.00
 


DAVE STEVENS Selected Sketches & Studies Volume 4 Signed
Signed & Limited, 1200. Highly Recommended. Last copies of Dave’s wonderful 4th sketchbook, with several pages of life studies — full nudes — of gorgeous young models. Also work from Star Wars (he helped on the 1980 newspaper strip), his 1977 Christmas card, Elvira, The Shadow & Doc Savage, Michael Jordan, fanzine covers, Madman, Aurora, Superman, Syn, Julie, and much more. Bulldog Studios, 2005. Mature Readers....More.

Item Code: DAVE04
Soft Cover, 8x11, 32pg, b&w
$150.00 $100.00
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FRANK BRANGWYN The Way of the Cross
Closeout Price! Limited, 750. Our Highest Recommendation. By Frank Brangwyn. Originally printed in 1935 in a limited edition of 250, this new edition features 14 plates—reproduced from the original lithographic reproductions—of the fourteen stations of the cross. Brangwyn, 1867-1956, had an excellent eye for the divinity of the working man and the hardiness of humanity. This superbly produced portfolio, complete with a gorgeous hardcover box in maroon imitation leather, features all 14 large scale full page artworks printed by letterpress on custom 80lb stock. Auad, 2009....More.

Item Code: FRBR
Portfolio, 11x14, 20pg, b&w
$65.00 $15.00
 


MATA HARI ESCAPES HARDCOVER Signed
Signed color bookplate! Recommended. By Jim Silke. A profusely illustrated prose novel presenting a fictionalized adventure of the legendary woman whose beauty captivated and subverted every acquaintance. From a 2021 Kickstarter project, our supply is very limited. "Mata Hari Escapes is a rip-roaring adventure story with the pace of a Saturday serial and the intrigue of a Graham Greene spy story." Nudity. Full color illustrations. Big Wow!, 2021. Out of Print....More.

Item Code: MATAHEHS
Hard Cover, 6x9, 364pg, Text/Full Color
$75.00 $45.00
Click here to see the Jim Silke Sketchbook signed, and signed & numbered lithographs.
 


JOHN SEVERIN TWO-FISTED COMIC BOOK ARTIST Signed
Our Highest Recommendation. Exclusive full color, double-sided bookplate signed by authors Greg Biga and Jon B. Cooke. A spirited biography of one of the most prolific creators in the history of American comics! From a start in 1947 at the Simon & Kirby shop, John Severin co-created the legendary Western strip American Eagle, and became an EC Comics mainstay, working with Harvey Kurtzman on MAD and Two-Fisted Tales. In addition to a 40 year association with Cracked magazine, his pivotal Marvel Comics work included an extended run on The Hulk, and teaming with sister Marie Severin to create the definitive comics version of King Kull. TwoMorrows, 2021....More.

Item Code: JOHSEH
Hard Cover, 8x11, 160pg, Partial Color
$39.95 $29.95
The John Severin Westerns is also available.
 


SKETCHING FROM THE IMAGINATION Character Concepts
Following the success of previous titles in this popular series, Sketching from the Imagination: Character Concepts showcases the incredible character work of 50 artists and illustrators. Chosen especially for this book, these artists from around the globe take inspiration from folklore, myths, modern stories, and sometimes real life as a basis for their imaginative work. This book is packed with character concepts developed and conveyed through the medium of drawing. Artists with a dizzying array of styles and backgrounds throw open the doors of their imaginations, displaying the fantastical, intriguing, one-of-a-kind characters that so many artists strive to depict. As with the previous titles in the series, this book gives artists the opportunity to share the ideas, motivations, creative strokes of genius, or simple chance that lit the fire beneath their imagination. 3dtotal Publishing, 2023....More.

Item Code: SCICC
Soft Cover, 9x8, 320pg, Partial Color
$37.00 $19.99
 


THE ART OF SEA OF STARS The Concept Art of Bryce Kho
Recommended. Bryce Kho has been on the Sabotage Studio team as lead concept artist since 2020. He's known for his colorful and complex, retro-anime inspired illustrations, inspired by the classics. The Art of Sea of Stars showcases all the incredible characters, worlds, and lore that Bryce has brought to life, and is a book to enjoy for gamers and art-lovers alike. 3dtotal Publishing, 2024....More.

Item Code: ARTBKH
Hard Cover, 9x12, 272pg, Full Color
$50.00 $24.99
 


DER KATZENPRINZ & Other Zemnian Tales
Metallic gilt cover, gold page edges. Highly Recommended. By Liam O'Brien. Art by Charlie Borovsky. Three brand new fairy tales from a fantasy source...” translated from the original Zemnian.” Very handsomely illustrated in full color on every page and presented in a deluxe hardcover format capturing the magic of the golden age of children’s illustrated books. Fit to grace any library, from proud young readers to aged fans like ourselves! From the heartwarming Der Katzenprinz to the chilling Waldhexe to the tales of the Flying City, these stories have been faithfully translated “from their original Zemnian tellings” and are beautifully captured in charming art. Insight Editions, 2025....More.

Item Code: CRITDH
Hard Cover, 6x8, 112pg, Full Color
$22.99 $12.99
 


THE REALLY COMPLETE PARADISE TOO By Terry Moore Special Hardcover Signed
Signed! Recommended. Before Terry Moore launched his comic book career with Strangers In Paradise, he spent years honing his ideas and artistic chops drawing comic strips. Katchoo, Francine, David and more were all developed in comic strip formats that never saw the light of day until they were finally published in a limited comic book series titled Paradise TOO in 2010 with a tiny print run. There is more, way more than would fit into the original book. Terry continues to draw, draw, draw and the cartoons keep coming! It was decided that it’s time for a new book collecting the best of the original and new work! Abstract Studio, 2024....More.

Item Code: RECPHS
Hard Cover, 8x11, 344pg, Full Color
$50.00 $25.00
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THE WORLD OF GUWEIZ The Art of Gu Zheng Wei
Highly Recommended. 1 million followers on Instagram! Following on from his first book, Guweiz: The Art of Gu Zheng Wei (2020), the artist now takes us deeper into his world of beautifully painted artwork, which features beautiful girls, often warriors, in manga-inspired dark settings. Guweiz provided the cover artwork for the popular Asian Illustration also from 3dtotal. It contains a special feature on his work. We find him incredibly polished and imaginative, transcending far beyond the usual Manga motifs to bring his work a fine art style very much in the Realism genre of tradition-inspired work. 3dtotal Publishing, 2023....More.

Item Code: WORGH
Hard Cover, 9x12, 152pg, Full Color
$50.00 $25.00
 


ARTISTS IN KOREA
Curated by Pixiv. Cover by Tiv, with interview. Recommended. 78 of the best artists in Korea, also a tutorial and interview with artist Modare. Work by Anmi, zipcy, Gearous, Puhang, Pine, Kongya, Umi, le su yeon, SoyooNG, Vivinos, ttosom, Momoka, Kim Jungsung, Sora Kim, Kim sung Hwan, F.K. Davi, Vibibo, DSmile and others. "Korean illustration has a slightly different feel from Japanese illustration. [It] aims for more realism in its presentation with a high degree of perfection preferred over expressionism." Clover Press, 2023....More.

Item Code: ARTKOH
Hard Cover, 8x11, 200pg, Full Color
$49.99 $24.99
 


OF STROKES AND SHADES The Secrets of Digital Art by Laura H. Rubin
Recommended. All new cover art. With hyper realistic portraits of mysterious women in black, Laura Rubin’s art is unmistakable. Laura shares her journey from art student to professional and talks about what inspires her. Mythology and psychology are two subjects that feed into her emotion-infused work. Then go behind the scenes to watch the artist at work in her studio, located in her hometown of Thun, Switzerland. 3dtotal Publishing, 2023....More.

Item Code: ARTLRH
Hard Cover, 9x11, 176pg, Full Color
$50.00 $25.00
 


MIGHTY MARVEL CALENDAR BOOK A Visual History
Highly Recommended. By Chris Ryall. Introduction by Roy Thomas. Seven years of Marvel history — From 1975-81, Marvel created seven consecutive calendars using their top artists...designed and as captivatingly written as any of their comics. Each of these annual calendars — whether they celebrated the Bicentennial (1976) or spotlighted a specific character such as Spider-Man (1978), Hulk (1979), or Doctor Strange (1980), featured heroes and villains across the pantheon of the Marvel Universe — and all shared inspired features: call-outs for birthdays of noted Marvel staff and creators; key moments in Marvel history; special events, famous quotes from fan-favorite issues, and other celebratory mentions. Abrams. 2024. Rush Service and International shipping could require an additional charge....More.

Item Code: MIGMCH
Hard Cover, 13x13, 272pg, Partial Color
$50.00 $35.00
 


FRANK FRAZETTA An Artists' Tribute
Spectacular die-cut cover; full color endpapers. Introduction by Susan Frazetta. Highly Recommended. A selection of incredible artists pay tribute to Frank Frazetta by creating new art (11 art projects) inspired by his work, accompanied by in-depth interviews with members of the Frazetta family. Foreword by Allen Williams; "My Grandpa, Frank" by Sara Frazetta; art features by Peter Meseldžija, Robert Rodgriguez, The Shiflett Brothers, Entei Ryu, Rafael Grassetti, Valentina Remenar, Gustavo Pelissari, Jodie Muir, Daniel Landerman, Anato Finnstark, Jama Jurabaev, et al. 3dtotal, 2024....More.

Item Code: FRAATH
Hard Cover, 9x11, 248pg, Partial Color
$50.00 $25.00
Click here for more Frank Frazetta.
 


MONSTER ART OF BASIL GOGOS Hardcover Second Edition Wolfman Cover Hurt
Almost Gone! New Printing, Variant dust jacket art. Recommended. Limited to 200. This popular hardcover art book collects rare and unfinished sketches, plus drawings and well-known paintings by one of horror's most beloved artists. Compiled and annotated by his wife Linda Touby, the book gives a unique behind-the-scenes look at how Basil Gogos created his dazzling images for countless covers of Famous Monsters of Filmland and other publications. Fantaco Enterprises, 2021. Out of print. Condition: Bumped corners....More.

Item Code: MONBGHWR
Hard Cover, 8x11, 204pg, Partial Color
$100.00 $55.00
 


NUCLEUS X Special Edition
Slipcased set of four softcover (three signed), 5 signed 11x17 prints (3 signed), CD and bookmarks. Our Highest Recommendation. NUCLEUS X is a boxed set of four 8x11- inch full color, stunning softcovers (over 200 pages) of the 10th issue of the fanzine that pro-artist Mark Wheatley began publishing back in the 1960s as a young fan. These pages are filled with his own artistic history, tributes to other artists such as Dan Smith and Walter Jardine, full color paintings and illustrated stories, several from Robert E. Howard and E.R. Burroughs novels (Conan, Solomon Kane, Dejah Thoris and John Carter), reviews, and more. The quality of work here is magnificent. — Bud. Insight Studios, 2024....More.

Item Code: NUCXS
Soft Cover, 9x11, 200pg, Full Color
$65.00 $45.00
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Star Wars

 


THE ART OF STAR WARS The High Republic
Recommended. Featuring exclusive concept art, character and costume sketches, plus vehicle and creature designs by Lucasfilm, a definitive, behind-the-scenes look at an ambitious new era of Star Wars storytelling. Concept art of the new characters, worlds, ships, and creatures of The High Republic — designed jointly by the Lucasfilm Visualists and a team of legendary comic book and Star Wars artists, including Phil Noto, Iain McCaig, and Ryan Church, among many others — and presented alongside development materials and interviews. Abrams, 2022....More.

Item Code: SWHIGH
Hard Cover, 11x11, 224pg, Partial Color
$50.00 $24.99
 


STAR WARS ARCHIVES EPISODES I-III 1999-2005 40th Anniversary Edition
New Bargain-priced edition. Highly Recommended. By Paul Duncan. Made in close collaboration with George Lucas and Lucasfilm, this second volume covers the making of the prequel trilogy: Episode I, The Phantom Menace; Episode II; Attack of the Clones; and Episode III, Revenge of the Sith. It continues a visual trip through the Star Wars galaxy with an exclusive interview with Lucas, script pages, abundant concept art and on-set photography, and much more. Taschen, 2023....More.

Item Code: STARWEAH
Hard Cover, 6x9, 512pg, Full Color
$30.00 $14.99
 


LOOK WHAT I DID! Doodles and Stuff by Lee Kohse Signed & Remarqued
Signed with an original drawing! Limited, 500. Highly Recommended. From the Star Wars and Mandalorian character and concept artist. Featuring finished paintings, development sketches, and concept approval art for various projects including Star Wars and Boba Fett, Deadpool, Voltron and Speed Racer — the majority is devoted to vintage Star Wars. This book was printed to promote the artwork of Lee Kohse during his 2015 tour. Kohse Art Inc., 2015....More.

Item Code: LOOKWS
Soft Cover, 6x9, 24pg, Full Color
$20.00 $12.00
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SECONDARY SUPERHEROES of Golden Age Comics
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CLASSIC ADVENTURE COMICS Volume 6 Hardcover
$52.99, $31.79

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Archives & Omnibus Editions

 


BLACK PANTHER By Reginald Hudlin Omnibus
Collects Black Panther #1-41, Annual #1, Black Panther #1-6 and much more, 2005-18. Teaming with superstar artist John Romita Jr., Reginald Hudlin begins by going right back to the start — presenting T'Challa's origin in cinematic scope! The secret history of Wakanda is revealed as Princess Shuri becomes a huge part of the Black Panther mythos! But every king needs a queen, and so T'Challa embarks on his most dangerous quest yet: to marry the love of his life, Storm of the X-Men! The wildest honeymoon ever known takes the newlyweds around the globe and beyond! Stops include Latveria, the Moon, Atlantis and a United States locked in Civil War over the Superhuman Registration Act! But when disaster strikes, Shuri must claim the cowl and fight for Wakanda as the new Black Panther! Marvel, 2024. Rush Service and International shipping could require an additional charge....More.

Item Code: BLAPRH
Hard Cover, 7x11, 1368pg, Full Color
$150.00 $75.00
 


THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Volume 5
Collects Savage Sword of Conan #61-72, 1981-82. Recommended. New writers Michael Fleisher and Bruce Jones join Conan legend John Buscema to drive the barbarian’s black-and-white adventures in new directions! Roy Thomas returns for a locked-door mystery set at sea, with Conan playing the sleuth! Plus: comic art master Alex Toth delivers a stunning Conan art portfolio, and Gil Kane and John Buscema both write and draw barbarian backup features “Chane” and “Bront!” Marvel, 2021....More.

Item Code: SAVS05H
Hard Cover, 8x11, 768pg, b&w
$125.00 $62.50
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SUICIDE SQUAD The New 52 Omnibus
Collects Suicide Squad #0-30, Resurrection Man #9, Amanda Waller #1 and more, 1989-2014. By Adam Glass (TV's Supernatural). Art by Federico Dallocchio, Fernando Dagnino, Patrtick Zircher and Cliff Richards et al. Reimagine and Relaunch. Too deadly for the Justice League, this team of super-villains is dispatched on ultra-violent missions with an ultra-slim chance of survival. Completing the missions brings them one step closer to freedom. They are the Suicide Squad. Harley Quinn. Deadshot. King Shark, El Diablo, Black Spider — psychopath misfits. They’re some of the most notorious super-criminals in the DC Universe. As part of DC’s “The New 52” relaunch they are off on harrowing missions through some of the most dangerous places on earth. Who will earn their freedom and who will die trying? DC Comics, 2025....More.

Item Code: SUISNH
Hard Cover, 7x11, 816pg, Full Color
$99.99 $59.99
 


CAPTAIN AMERICA Omnibus Volume 2
Collects Captain America #114-148, 1969-72. Recommended. While the world believes that Steve Rogers is dead, Captain America lives on! Stan Lee, Gene Colan and John Romita Sr. give us a body-swapping encounter with the Red Skull; the first appearance of the Falcon; M.O.D.O.K. returns; Cap sets out on a road trip to explore his and his country’s souls; Bucky returns; Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. enlist Cap against Hydra; Spider-Man and the Hulk face off against Cap...! Marvel, 2024....More.

Item Code: CAP02H
Hard Cover, 8x11, 824pg, Full Color
$100.00 $59.00
Click here for Volume 1.
 


INNOCENT Omnibus Volume 1
Collects Vols 1-3 of the original Japanese manga series. Blood, death, and duty — the title bequeathed to the heir of the royal executioner becomes a burden too heavy to bear. In this omnibus edition Shin’ichi Sakamoto masterfully fictionalizes the true life of Charles-Henri Sanson, the "Gentleman of Paris," who performed nearly three thousand executions in 18th century France. Sanson must take up his father’s mantle as the Royal Executioner of Paris. Conflicted between his desire to honor the family name and rebelling against the longstanding practice, he chooses to follow tradition, but vows to be the last executioner — the last Sanson to spill blood in the name of justice. Dark Horse, 2023....More.

Item Code: INNOC01
Soft Cover, 6x8, 632pg,
$29.99 $14.99
 


NIGHTWING YEAR ONE 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
Almost Gone! Collects Nightwing (1996) #101-106, 2005. By Chuck Dixon, Scott Beatty, Scott McDaniel et al. This collects the entire saga of the new and original Robin in one story. New introduction by writer Scott Beatty, never-before-printed outline and notes from the making of the Year One story line, the Nightwing #104 script, an extensive behind-the-scenes sketchbook from penciller Scott McDaniel, a brand-new cover by McDaniel, and more! Co-stars Superman, Batgirl, Wonder Woman and others. DC Comics, 2024....More.

Item Code: NIGYOH
Hard Cover, 7x11, 200pg, Full Color
$29.99 $19.99
 

Mighty Marvel Omnibus Sale

SPIDER-GWEN GHOST-SPIDER Omnibus
$100.00, $49.99

 CAPTAIN AMERICA Return of the Winter Soldier Omnibus
$100.00, $39.99

MARVEL ZOMNIBUS RETURNS
$125.00, $49.99

We still have lots of copies of Marvel Omnibuses offered at up to 60% off their original SRP! Click here to see the entire list of 21 titles. We'll be adding more titles in the coming weeks, so keep an eye out.

  

 

Comics, Strips & Graphic Novels

 


PRINCE VALIANT 13-15 Slipcase Set
Three hardcover volumes in a handsome slipcase. Availability is ALWAYS limited. 1961-66. Highly Recommended. By Hal Foster. In Volume 13, from the Middle East to the road to Rome, danger follows the noble Prince of Thule. In Volume 14, Valiant fights battles large and small, and Prince Arn comes to the rescue. In Volume 15, Arn lands on the New World, and Aleta is mistaken for a mermaid. Fantagraphics, 2022. Rush Service and International shipping would require an additional charge....More.

Item Code: PVS05P
Hard Cover, 11x15, 336pg, Full Color
$99.99 $75.00
Click for more Prince Valiant, and Hal Foster's Valiant Sketchbook.
 


CEREBUS THE AARDVARK #1 Facsimile Signed
Signed by Dave Sim! It's the 20th anniversary of the release of Cerebus #300! Read the one that started it all! Beginning in 1977 as a self-published parody of Barry Windsor-Smith's Conan, Dave Sim's Cerebus quickly grew into something much bigger, both artistically and commercially, revealing the untapped potential of the medium and influencing a wave of creators and comics (including Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Todd McFarlane's Spawn, among many others!). Now you can own the remastered and restored edition of the first issue and see how it all began, signed on the cover by Dave. Aardvark Vanaheim, 2024....More.

Item Code: CER01S
Soft Cover, 7x10, 24pg, Full Color
$30.00 $15.00
 


SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE EMPIRE BUILDERS The Gene Genie Volume 1 Walter Simonson Cover
Recommended. By Joel Meadows. Art by Andy Bennett. Tripwire launches Tripwire Comics Presents imprint with this new graphic novel with two exclusive covers. When Watson leaves Holmes to help Francis Crick unravel the DNA helix and finds himself in the employ of England’s most evil man, Holmes is forced to team up with an unlikely group to defeat this monstrous figure and return England to its status quo. Includes an 8-page color section featuring art by Liam Sharp, Bill Sienkiewicz, Shawn Martinbrough, and Barry Kitson and interviews with the series creators, character sketches by Bennett and script pages. Tripwire, 2023. ...More.

Item Code: SHE01HW
Hard Cover, 9x10, 96pg, Partial Color
$30.00 $14.99
 


SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE EMPIRE BUILDERS The Gene Genie Volume 1 Mark Chiarello Cover
Recommended. By Joel Meadows. Art by Andy Bennett. Tripwire launches Tripwire Comics Presents imprint with this new graphic novel with two exclusive covers. When Watson leaves Holmes to help Francis Crick unravel the DNA helix and finds himself in the employ of England’s most evil man, Holmes is forced to team up with an unlikely group to defeat this monstrous figure and return England to its status quo. Includes an 8-page color section featuring art by Liam Sharp, Bill Sienkiewicz, Shawn Martinbrough, and Barry Kitson and interviews with the series creators, character sketches by Bennett and script pages. Tripwire, 2023....More.

Item Code: SHE01HC
Hard Cover, 9x10, 96pg, Partial Color
$30.00 $14.99
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THE MOST IMPORTANT COMIC BOOK ON EARTH Stories to Save the World
Recommended. A global collaboration for planetary change, bringing together 300 leading environmentalists, artists, authors, actors, filmmakers, and musicians. 120 stories to save the world. Whether it’s inspirational tales from celebrity names such as Cara Delevingne and Andy Serkis, hilarious webcomics from War and Peas and Ricky Gervais, artworks by leading illustrators David Mack and Tula Lotay, calls to action from activists George Monbiot and Jane Goodall, or powerful stories by Brian Azzarello and Amy Chu, each of the comics in this anthology supports projects and organizations fighting to save the planet. DK, 2021....More.

Item Code: MOSCB
Soft Cover, 7x9, 352pg, Full Color
$30.00 $14.99
 


LONE SLOANE Babel
Almost Gone! Recommended. Introduction by Moebius. A brand new adventure for the stoic hero Lone Sloane, in his endless struggle against dark gods, robotic entities and alien forces! A trailblazing return for Phillipe Druillet’s hero who travels the galaxy for an answer to the mysteries of the universe...and his soul. Fully endorsed by Druillet, writer Xavier Cazaux-Zago and artist Dimitri Avramoglou continue the space warrior’s epic odyssey. Nudity. Titan, 2023. Mature Readers....More.

Item Code: LONBH
Hard Cover, 10x13, 80pg, Full Color
$24.99 $14.99
 


MURDER INC Volume 3 Jagger Rose
Almost Gone! Collects #1-6, 2019. This fully fleshed out, all new, alternative crime history is brought to life by Michael Avon Oeming and Taki Soma’s mind-blowing artwork. Discover a world in which the five families of organized crime never lost their stranglehold on the United States. Now, half the country is a smorgasbord of sex and sin ruled by loyalty and “family values” and the rest of the world looks on in awe, rage, or jealousy. Join us as newly “made” Valentine Gallo and Jagger Rose rise through the ranks of the notorious Bonavese family. No spoilers, but Jagger has already proven herself one of the greatest assassins of all time. And, uh, the Pope would like a word. Yeah, that Pope. Dark Horse, 2024....More.

Item Code: MURI03
Soft Cover, 7x10, 160pg, Full Color
$24.99 $14.99
 


KATUSHA Girl Soldier of the Great Patriotic War
Recommended. By Wayne Vansant. A popular but, due to its size, not inexpensive book—now on sale. On Sunday, June 22, 1941, the morning after Katusha’s graduation, the Germans invade the Soviet Union. As enemy forces occupy Kiev, Ukraine, Katusha and her family learn the Nazis are not there to liberate them but to conquer. During the next four years, Katusha experiences the war on the Eastern Front with all its ferocity and hardship: first as a partisan, then as a Red Army tank driver and commander. Katusha is both a coming-of-age story and a carefully researched account of one of the most turbulent and important periods of the twentieth century, where women served in the hundreds of thousands, and Russians died by the millions. Dead Reckoning, 2019....More.

Item Code: KATUG
Soft Cover, 7x10, 584pg, Full Color
$36.00 $14.99
 


NUBIA QUEEN OF THE AMAZONS
Recommended. By Stephanie Williams. Art by Alitha Martinez, Vita Ayala et al. After the events of Trial of the Amazons, a new era for these warriors has dawned. Nubia is the new Amazon Queen and embarks on a tour of the modern world. She stood between Man's World and the dangers of Doom's Doorway for centuries. But now a villain from her past is waiting as she leaves the protection of Themyscira. Includes all variant covers. DC Comics, 2022....More.

Item Code: NUBQH
Hard Cover, 7x10, 152pg, Full Color
$24.99 $9.99
 


LAZARUS PLANET
Collects all seven special issues & 32 variant covers, 2023. By Mark Waid et al. Art by Riccardo Federici and a host of others. It's up to Damian Wayne to put out the distress call for whoever can still hear it: help save the world! Poison Ivy, Power Girl, Cyborg, Batman, and others answer the call...but why could the fate of all life as we know it rest in the hands of...Monkey Prince? The Lazarus Volcano has erupted — spewing dangerous and transformative chemicals into Earth's atmosphere, resulting in chaos across the DC universe! As these Lazarus clouds rain down upon the planet, people across the globe begin to develop strange new abilities! DC Comics, 2023....More.

Item Code: LAZPH
Hard Cover, 7x10, 336pg, Full Color
$29.99 $14.99
 


PIXIES OF THE SIXTIES You Really Got Me Now
Almost Gone! First published in France. By Gihef, Christian Lachenal and Jul Maroh. Art by Alberto Zanon, and Giulio Macaione et al. It’s the Swinging Sixties in the UK, and fairies have revealed themselves to the world! As the fairies integrate into society, is humanity ready? This brand new anthology series touches on themes of love, racism and xenophobia, and societal change through a supernatural lens. In two complete stories we first meet Annan, a young faerie drawn by the lights of Swinging London, who leaves the forest to pursue her dreams of stardom! She encounters the beautiful Stella and immediately falls in love. But her happiness is cut short when her lover disappears, revealing the truth beneath the glamour. Next Ailith comes to London to investigate a strange rite that's linked to people going missing — but she accepts help from a childhood friend who is now a police officer with some serious hate for faeries. Humanoids, 2023.  ...More.

Item Code: PIXSI
Soft Cover, 8x10, 112pg, Full Color
$22.99 $13.99
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$5 Graphic Novels

HAMMER OF THE GODS Volume 1 Mortal Enemy

 BYLINES IN BLOOD

HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE #304 Andrea De Dominicis Cover

Click here to see our batch of 38 titles priced at $5 or less! We also still have 90 sale titles left from our January Clearance Sale. This includes Underwood titles, Vadeboncoeur's Images, Mac Raboy, Illustrators Quarterly, and blemished copies.

 

 

PS Artbooks

 


THUN'DA KING OF THE CONGO Volume 1
Collects #2-6, 1952-53. Highly Recommended. By Bob Powell. First appearing in comics in 1952 and on film in Columbia Pictures serial "King of the Congo" starring Buster Crabbe, Thun'da was a fictional Tarzan-esque character scripted by Gardner Fox and originally created by artist Frank Frazetta! Thun'da was Roger Drum, a World War II United States Air Force officer who was shot down while flying over a lost civilization, deep in the heart of Africa. Bob Powell took over and did a superb job on #2 through #6, collected here — but Powell's fine work has always been in the shadow of Frazetta's work in issue #1. Powell's at his best here, with Thund'da and his voluptuous girl friend...it's as exciting as the work he did on Cave Girl, which is another under-appreciated title from the same publisher, Magazine Enterprises (ME). PS Artbooks, 2024. ...More.

Item Code: THUN01
Soft Cover, 7x10, 184pg, Full Color
$32.99 $22.99
 


BLACKHAWK Volume 5
Collects Blackhawk #25-30, 1949-50. Highly Recommended. Art by Al Bryant, Bill Ward, Reed Crandall, Jack Cole et al. Take to the skies with the Blackhawks in this fifth volume collecting the original Quality Comics series! PS Artbooks, 2022....More.

Item Code: BLAC05
Soft Cover, 7x10, 216pg, Full Color
$32.99 $24.99
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SHOCKING MYSTERY CASES Volume 1
Almost Gone! Collects #51-53, 55-56, and 60, 1952-54. All covers by L.B. Cole. Art by Jay Disbrow, Pete Morisi, Louis Ravelli, A.C. Hollingsworth et al. Six amazing, crazed covers are here by the great L.B. Cole, whose cover art has become key wants for the pre-code horror era. Most of the stories in these Star Comics were reprints from Fox issues, such as Murder Inc, Crimes by Women, Thrilling Crime Cases and Crime-Fighting Detective. None of these titles have yet been reprinted by PS, so this is their first appearance. The first installment of Shocking Mystery Cases, has every page of every issue digitally enhanced and faithfully reproduced including all ads and covers.. PS Artbooks, 2023....More.

Item Code: SHOMC01
Soft Cover, 7x10, 216pg, Full Color
$32.99 $22.99
 


BAFFLING MYSTERIES Volume 1
Collects #5-9, 1951-52, (this began with #5). From Mike Sekowsky, Maurice Gutwirth, George Appel, Gene Colan, Jim McLaughlin, Ace Baker, Lou Cameron, Bill Molno, Chic Stone, and Ken Rice and all of 'em from the fifties comes this collection of "Baffling Mysteries." PS Artbooks, 2024....More.

Item Code: BAFF01
Soft Cover, 7x10, 184pg, Full Color
$32.99 $21.99
 


RED BAND #1 Facsimile Edition
Recommended. Art by Bob Fuji, August Froehlich, Henry Kiefer, Sam Cooper, Jerry Schiano and...get this...Gil Kane! Published in November 1944 by Rural Home Publishing, this oddity includes a variety of super-hero and adventure stories typical of the Golden Age... well, kind of. Bogey Man is a clear swipe of The Spirit, including hat and face mask. And the very, very weird villain Satanas is one scary demon from hell, out to destroy the world in The Daredevil's Claw. This first issue is part of a series that ran until May 1945, comprising a total of four issues. One of the weirdest titles from the post-war explosion of new titles and companies after the paper shortage was over. PS Artbooks, 2024....More.

Item Code: REDBA01
Comic, 7x10, 52pg, Full Color
$15.99 $10.99
 


CAT-MAN #4 Facsimile Edition
Sept 1942. Highly Recommended. By Charles Quinlan, Ray Willner, Allen Ulmer, Irwin Hasen et al. Published by Holyoke Publishing in early 1942, this is a shining example of the best of the Golden Age. The series featured the superhero Cat-Man, created by writer and artist Charles M. Quinlan. Today this is a key GA title and issues are snapped up for big bucks. Cat-Man is solo here, Kitten has not yet joined him. A typical anthology title, back up features include the heroes Rag Man, Blaze Baylor, superhero Dr. Diamond, Lucky Landers, Hurricane Harrigan (also by Quinlan), The Deacon (a prison warden!), Lance Rand with an escaped ape story, Devil Dogs (U.S. pilots), and superhero Pied Piper! PS Artbooks, 2025....More.

Item Code: CATM04
Comic, 7x10, 68pg, Full Color
$15.99 $9.99
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SUSPENSE COMICS #6 Facsimile Edition
October, 1944. Highly Recommended. From oddball publisher Continental, another iconic crime cover by L.B. Cole. Inside are Manny Stallman and Don Rico, a steamy nurse bondage story "Doctor of Doom," Satan himself starring in his own continuing adventures, and John Giunta, the artist who gave Frank Frazetta his start, leads off with "Pretty Pearls, Pretty Pearls." PS Artbooks, 2023....More.

Item Code: SUSP06
Comic, 7x10, 52pg, Full Color
$15.99 $9.99
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WORLDS OF FEAR Volume 2

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GHOST COMICS Volume 2

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I AM A BARBARIAN Created by Edgar Rice Burroughs Signed Limited
Signed & limited, 600. Bookplate signed by Thomas Simmons (adaptor), Mike Dubisch (artist) and L. Jamal Walton (letterer). Comes with a bonus bookplate limited to just the first 250 copies. Recommended. Custom gold foil-imprinted slipcase. ERB's "historical fiction" story set in ancient Rome, written in 1941 but not published until 1967, now adapted into a Sunday Page format. It tells the story of a young man’s courage in the face of cruel adversity, and of his tragic love for a beautiful Belgian slave girl. Britannicus, the defiant son of an arrogant chief in far-off Britain, was just another barbarian to the haughty Romans who captured and enslaved him to become the personal gladiator/slave of the mad Emperor Caligula. ERB, Inc., 2022....More.

Item Code: IAMBAD
Hard Cover, 11x8, 228pg, Partial Color
$100.00 $50.00
 


EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS UNIVERSE Cosmic Epics Hardcover
Highly Recommended. Three complete novels, each one the first in its series. A Princess of Mars is the first of 11 Mars novels starring John Carter and Dejah Thoris; The Moon Maid is the first of three post-apocalyptic novels after an invasion of Earth; and Pirates of Venus introduces Carson Napier, the John Carter equivalent on Venus, a water planet more like Earth than Mars. ERB, Inc., 2023....More.

Item Code: ERBCEH
Hard Cover, 6x9, 458pg, Text Only
$39.95 $19.95
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MAHARS OF PELLUCIDAR Hardcover
Almost Gone! By John Eric Holmes. Cover art by Richard Hescox. Foreword and frontispiece by Christopher West Holmes. When scientist Chris West saw the video-screen image of a beautiful woman about to suffer a gruesome death in an unknown land, he didn’t hesitate to race to her aid by means of an experimental matter transmitter. Plunged headlong into a world of savage men and prehistoric beasts at the Earth’s core, the young ex-Marine would soon be fighting for his own life as a captive of the Mahars, cruel reptilian rulers of the inner world of Pellucidar. This was the first non-ERB novel about Pellucidar, published by Ace Books as a paperback in 1977! Now back in print, for the first time in hardcover, with new cover art and a bonus classic novelette Tarzan and the Land That Time Forgot by Joe R. Lansdale, first published in 2013. ERB Inc., 2022....More.

Item Code: MAHPH
Hard Cover, 6x9, 234pg, Text Only
$36.95 $24.95
 

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LON CHANEY SPEAKS
Recommended. By Pat Dorian. A stunning graphic debut: the life of the legendary silent-film actor Lon Chaney (the original Phantom of the Opera and Hunchback of Notre Dame), as imagined by an artist whose work recalls the style and skill of early-era New Yorker cartoonists. Pantheon, 2020....More.

Item Code: LONCHH
Hard Cover, 6x9, 160pg, Full Color
$25.00 $9.99
 


MITZI GAYNOR Her Life and Career
By Peter Shelley. Mitzi Gaynor (1931-2024) was an American actress, singer, dancer and writer. As a child dancer, she performed in the Los Angeles Civic Light Opera Association before being discovered by 20th Century-Fox for the movies. She was in a number of Fox movies and won the coveted role of Nellie Forbush in the film version of South Pacific (1958). In the 1960s, she played in Las Vegas to great success. She followed with a string of television specials while simultaneously performing on stage. In the 2000s, she toured her one-woman show entitled Razzle Dazzle: My Life Behind the Sequins. Full filmography of film and television, index of her and other actors, extensive bibliography. Illustrated with several dozen pictures and film posters. McFarland, 2024....More.

Item Code: MITZG
Soft Cover, 6x9, 168pg, Text/b&w
$39.95 $24.95
 


A TWISTED TALE CLASSICS Boxed Set
Almost Gone! By Liz Braswell and Jen Calonita. For those who wonder: What if . . .? Here are three all-ages prose stories that beguile readers who dare to ask how the story might end differently, if only one thing changed. Now, for the first time, three fan-favorite tales are packaged together. Straight On Till Morning (What if Wendy first traveled to Never Land with Captain Hook?); Unbirthday (What if Wonderland was in peril and Alice was very, very late?); Go the Distance (What if Meg had to become a Greek god?). Plus an exclusive Twisted Tale poster. Very handsome set, not illustrated except with cover art. Disney Hyperion, 2024. Rush Service and International shipping could require an additional charge....More.

Item Code: TWITAT
Soft Cover, 6x9, 1344pg, Full Color
$32.99 $19.99
 


AFTER HOURS MAGAZINE Facsimile Edition #1 Hurt
The very first James Warren publication, meant as a Playboy style arts & entertainment with no lack of topless ladies! Published in 1957, one year before Famous Monsters of Filmland #1. This is a very tough magazine to find. This exact facsimile edition features: Bettie Page in a centerfold, a nude Bride to Be, Miss Teree on TV, Soldier of Fortune Photographer, Strange City, 36 Men and a Redhead, East Meets West in Philadelphia (Asian nudes), A Night with a Latin Quarter Girl, plus adult cartoons. This is a one-time new printing. Fantaco Enterprises, 2023. Mature Readers. Out of print. Condition: Bumped corners....More.

Item Code: AFT01
Magazine, 8x11, 48 pg., b&w
$14.99 $7.50
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