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Hiya gang! Marty Grosser, your bud @Bud's, here to once again bring you a look at the week's latest arrivals at Bud's Art Books! It's a light week, but one filled with great new releases, including a new signed Nocturnals collection from our friend Dan Brereton, the long-awaited softcover edition of The Book of Jusko, the first two volumes collecting DC's mega-hit series Absolute Batman, and much more! So, without further delay, let's get into it! |
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| DAN BRERETON'S NOCTURNALS The Sinister Path Signed Collects Nocturnals: The Sinister Path #1-4. With a signed bookplate by creator Dan Brereton. Recommended. An exquisitely hand-painted comics tale from Dan Brereton’s Eisner-nominated supernatural-noir comics series, Nocturnals! While the town sleeps, evil rises. A war is being fought for the soul of Pacific City... a war fought by monsters, both human and supernatural. But luckily, some of the monsters are on our side! Dark Horse, 2026....More. Item Code: NOCSP Soft Cover, 7x10, 136pg, Full Color $19.99 |
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I've been a fan and follower of Dan Brereton's supernatural team of outsiders, the Nocturnals, for years now. And I'm excited to see this new collection, arriving a few months before Dan's new storyline, Nocturnals: Darkly Part 1! I highly recommend the series! ~Marty |
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BOOK OF JUSKO Softcover Edition! Highly Recommended. Written & Edited by Joe Pruett. Art by Joe Jusko. In 1992, Joe Jusko’s Marvel Masterpieces trading card set exploded into pop culture, redefining how the world saw superheroes with raw power, larger-than-life drama, and breathtaking realism in every brushstroke. It became a cultural landmark, inspiring generations of fans, artists, and collectors. Celebrate the full scope of Jusko’s legendary career, curated by comics veteran Joe Pruett, that showcases the very best of Jusko’s painted legacy. Inside you’ll discover iconic illustrations, rare and unpublished works, private commissions, and personal archive pieces — some here for the very first time. Desperado, 2026....More. Item Code: BOOKJ Soft Cover, 9x12, 240pg, Partial Color $49.99 |
Springing forth from a very successful Kickstarter from late 2025, Desperado's The Book of Jusko is now available in a standard trade paperback edition. This is the last word on Joe Jusko and his amazing body of work, from Marvel Comics, trading cards, and book covers for Tarzan and other classic characters. This is just a great book, filled with tons of Jusko's best works. Don't miss this! ~Marty Check out the other versions and more of Joe's work.
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ABSOLUTE BATMAN 1 The Zoo |
From ABSOLUTE BATMAN 1 The Zoo |
ABSOLUTE BATMAN Volume 2 Abomination |
When I found myself out of the Comics biz for the last quarter of 2025, I had to cut back on weekly comic shop visits and lost track of what was going on... mostly. What I couldn't ignore was the remarkable success of DC's "Absolute" titles, Absolute Batman specifically. I've always read and enjoyed Batman, but this was all new to me. Needless to say, I'll be checking out these collected editions to see what all the fuss is about. Care to join me? ~Marty ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This is Isaac's pick of the week! Check out other offerings with the Dark Knight. |
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ZATANNA By Paul Dini Omnibus Recommended. By Paul Dini, et al. Zatanna, the dazzling Mistress of Magic, can warp reality with just a few backwards words. But the supernatural is powerful and in the wrong hands, it's deadly. So, when mystical menaces start causing trouble, Zee steps in to stop them — from the evil sorcerer Brother Night to possessed puppets to nightmare demons. But things get complicated fast when the foe is the ghost of someone she loves! DC Comics, 2026....More. Item Code: ZATPDH Hard Cover, 8x11, 720pg, Full Color |
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BATMAN URBAN LEGENDS Omnibus Volume 1 By Chip Zdarsky, Matt Rosenberg, Vita Ayala, Mark Russell, et al. Collects Batman: Urban Legends #1-16. Dare to enter the dark corners of Gotham City in this omnibus edition collecting the complete first year of the acclaimed anthology series. Featuring gripping tales from top-tier talent including Chip Zdarsky, Matt Rosenberg, Vita Ayala, and Mark Russell, Batman: Urban Legends reveals Red Hood’s painful reckoning with his past, Grifter’s deadly entanglement with secret organizations, Batman’s mystical team-ups, and even heartfelt moments with DC’s Super-Pets....More. Item Code: BATUL01H Hard Cover, 8x11, 808pg, Full Color |
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DC FINEST DEADMAN How Many Times Can A Guy Die? DC Finest: Deadman - How Many Times Can a Guy Die? collects the most iconic early appearances of Deadman, a.k.a. Boston Brand, a circus acrobat who was murdered by an assassin's bullet, but returned as Deadman, walking the line between life and death, and possessing the living to seek justice for the murdered and the forgotten. Featuring groundbreaking art by Neal Adams and others, this volume is a must-have for fans of supernatural superhero storytelling. DC Comics, 2026....More. Item Code: DCFDHM Soft Cover, 7x10, 576pg, Full Color |
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DC FINEST SUPERGIRL Die and Let Live From 1998-1999. Recommended. Written by Peter David, Dan Abnett & Andy Laning, et al. Art by Leonard Kirk, Prentice Rollins et al. Kara Zor-El takes center stage in a gripping saga of survival and identity. From cosmic clashes to personal reckonings, Supergirl must confront deadly threats and make choices that will define her legacy. A must-have for fans of DC’s most fearless heroine! DC Comics, 2026. Due: May....More. Item Code: DCFSDL Soft Cover, 7x10, 576pg, Full Color |
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CAMELOT 3000 2026 Edition |
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THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN Omnibus Volume 4 By Mike Friedrich, Bill Mantlo, Gerry Conway, et al. Art by Various. Iron Man finds himself in the middle of the “War of the Super-Villains,” a multi-part epic that is a highwater mark in 1970s Iron Man storytelling. Mandarin vs. Yellow Claw! M.O.D.O.K. vs. the Mad Thinker! Everyone against ol’ Shellhead! Will a visit to the San Diego Comic Con provide the rest our hero needs? It’s not all bad guys, though, as Iron Man finds time to team with Daredevil, Man-Thing and the Champions, before the title is turned over to writer Bill Mantlo, who upgrades Iron Man’s armor and brings back classic characters like Madame Masque while weaving Jack of Hearts into the drama. It’s a four-year run of underrated Iron Man classics! Marvel Comics, 2026. Rush Service and International shipping could require an additional charge....More. Item Code: INV04H Hard Cover, 8x11, 968pg, Full Color |
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THE COLLECTED TOPPI Volume 12 Men of the World Twelfth volume in the series collecting the works of this Italian master cartoonist! Highly Recommended. This volume collects three stories from the infamous One Man, One Adventure series published by Bonelli in 1976, each tale focusing on a notable central character with a unique and fascinating past embroiled on an adventure during notable periods of history. This volume includes the never-before translated “The Man from the Nile,” “The Man from Mexico,” and “The Man from the Swamp,” all told with Sergio Toppi’s groundbreaking and inimitable style. Magnetic Press, 2026....More. Item Code: COLT12H Hard Cover, 9x12, 160pg, b&w $29.99 |
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| I was reading Creepy and Eerie back in the early '70s (along with Famous Monsters of Filmland), and would travel to the newsstand at our local drugstore each month for the latest issues. These mags never disappointed! Dark Horse has done a stellar job of collecting these classic tales over the years, and have made a very smart move by doubling up on the contents of these softcovers. I was always a little frustrated with just getting four issues per hardcover volume. Now you get twice as much Warren goodness with these collected editions, for a much better deal. Uncle Creepy and Cousin Eerie would be delighted! ~Marty |
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CREEPY ARCHIVES Volume 11 Early color comics from the '70s! Collects Creepy Magazine #51-59. Recommended. Now in a packed-full double volume with twice as many ghoulish stories, previously collected in Dark Horse's hardcover volumes 11 and 12! Collecting eight full issues of the legendary series, this double volume paperback edition features some of Warren Publishing's first full-color story offerings from the early '70s and features more of the unique talents that made Creepy so tantalizing and timeless. Dark Horse, 2025....More. Item Code: CRE11 Soft Cover, 8x11, 520pg, Partial Color |
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CREEPY ARCHIVES Volume 12 Collects Creepy Magazine #60-64, #66-68 and more. Collecting eight full issues and nine covers of Warren Publishing's legendary Creepy horror anthology, previously compiled in Dark Horse's hardcover volumes 13 and 14! In this double-sized volume, Creepy presents classic tales by Bernie Wrightson, Bruce Jones, John Severin, and more, as the esteemed horror magazine hits another fruitful period of frightful delights! Dark Horse, 2026....More. Item Code: CRE12 Soft Cover, 8x11, 536pg, Partial Color |
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CREEPY ARCHIVES Volume 13 Collects Creepy magazine #69-73 and #75-77 and more. In this double-sized volume, Creepy teams up with Edgar Allan Poe, the founding father of short-form horror himself! This volume includes all original Creepy Magazine letters columns and features alongside stories by legendary creators Alex Toth, Wally Wood, Neal Adams, Bernie Wrightson, Richard Corben and many more! Dark Horse, 2026....More. Item Code: CRE13 Soft Cover, 8x11, 544pg, b&w |
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EERIE ARCHIVES Volume 11 Collects Eerie Magazine #52-58 and #60. Now in a double volume with twice as many ghoulish stories—eight full issues of Warren Publishing's legendary Eerie horror anthology and nine covers—featuring the inimitable art of the legendary Bernie Wrightson, Richard Corben, Wally Wood, Will Eisner, and more! Dark Horse, 2025....More. Item Code: EER11 Soft Cover, 8x11, 528pg, b&w |
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EERIE ARCHIVES Volume 12 Collects Eerie Magazine #61-68 and #69 cover art. Now in a double volume with twice as many ghoulish stories—eight full issues of Warren Publishing's legendary Eerie horror anthology and nine covers—featuring dark and dystopian tales from talents like Wally Wood, Alex Toth, Bernie Wrightson, Richard Corben, and more. Revel in the vengeful exploits of favorite recurring characters Coffin, Exterminator One, and others! Dark Horse, 2026....More. Item Code: EER12 Soft Cover, 8x11, 536pg, b&w |
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EERIE ARCHIVES Volume 13 Collects Eerie Magazine #70-78 and #80. This double-volume edition of Warren Publishing's Eerie horror anthology includes jaw-dropping work from Howard Chaykin, Bernie Wrightson, Richard Corben, Carmine Infantino, Jim Starlin, and a host of other fan-favorite talents! Thrill to the ongoing, brutal adventures of The Hunter, El Cid, and Coffin! From fanciful freaks to downright disturbing demons, Eerie Archives has something for every horror devotee! Dark Horse, 2026....More. Item Code: EER13 Soft Cover, 8x11, 608pg, b&w |
3...2...1...Gone! |
FLASH GORDON Volume 1 Deluxe Edition Escape From Planet Death! |
WONDER WOMAN The Silver Age Omnibus Volume 1 |
SECONDARY ACTION HEROES of Golden Age Comics |
Here is our bi-weekly listing of items that are out of print or discontinued with only a few copies left. Once they are gone... they're gone indefinitely. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Our May Clearance Sale, is still going strong with discounts on PS Artbooks, facsimile editions, graphic novels and adult DVD's. Also, don't forget our Mighty Marvel Sale with lots of discounted omnibus editions, and Marvel Epic Collections.
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GULLIVER'S TRAVELS Illuminated Edition Highly Recommended. Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels — the fantastical travelogue and piercing satire of imperialism — is now an illustrated oversized art book edition with over 65 drawings from the renowned Italian graphic artist Lorenzo Mattotti, plus original essays from comedian Patton Oswalt (intro) and scholar Elizabeth Bellamy (foreword). This stunning new entry in Beehive Books' award-winning Illuminated Editions series comes housed in a shimmering, die-cut and sculpturally embossed slipcase, printed on uncoated acid-free paper, and published in an oversized 9" x 12" trim format. Beehive Books, 2026. Due: Jun....More. Item Code: GULLTH Hard Cover, 9x12, 144pg, Full Color $100.00 |
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It's been a very good year for classic stories being released in these special edition hardcovers, featuring illustrations from many different versions of the book. Our latest release is this beautiful collected edition of Jonathan Swift's timeless 1726 tale of Lemuel Gulliver, a ship's surgeon who, in his various travels, visits the exotic lands of Lilliput, Brobdingnag, Laputa, and others. Each land serves as a metaphorical model for biting social commentary of the time, which still rings true today. This is another great volume that you can gift to an art enthusiast or young reader in your life. Recommended. ~Marty Check out the other outstanding titles from Beehive Books. |
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CAPTAIN MARVEL HIGHEST, FURTHEST, FASTEST Omnibus The final chapters in Kelly Thompson’s acclaimed Captain Marvel run — and a new era begins! By Kelly Thompson, Torunn Grønbekk et al. Art by David López, Jacopo Camagni, Takeshi Miyazawa et al. Haunted by recent failure, Captain Marvel sets out to correct her greatest weakness — and master the mystic arts! Meanwhile, the path of true romance is a bumpy one for Carol Danvers and James Rhodes — but when a distress call comes in from her half-sister, Lauri-Ell, they share an eventful a trip to outer space! And as a dark, twisted version of Captain Marvel terrorizes the galaxy, Carol faces a fight to save her legacy — along with the Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy and her fellow Marvels! But who is the new cosmic entity called Binary? And what does Agatha Harkness want with Carol? Marvel Comics, 2026.Due: June. Rush Service and International shipping could require an additional charge....More. Item Code: CAPMHFH Hard Cover, 8x11, 1072pg, Full Color |
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X-MEN THE MESSIAH TRILOGY OMNIBUS The epic Messiah Trilogy finally in one volume! By Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction, Mike Carey eta al. Art by Marc Silvestri, Billy Tan, Terry Dodson et al. With no more mutants being born, the future of Homo superior has never looked bleaker. At the seeming end of their evolutionary cycle, a miracle arrives — in the form of the first child born with the X-gene since the tragic events of M-Day! But this sudden source of hope spawns a bloody, violent and tragic conflict for control over the baby girl’s fate. To safeguard this infant, Cable takes her into the future but soon finds himself trapped there — with the relentless Bishop in hot pursuit, intent on killing the child! Marvel Comics, 2026. Due: June. Rush Service and International shipping could require an additional charge....More. Item Code: XMMESH Hard Cover, 8x11, 1072pg, Full Color |
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| MANDRAKE THE MAGICIAN The Complete Dailies Volume 4 1939-1941 Mandrake the Magician began as a daily strip on June 11, 1934, and whether Lee Falk knew it as a sophomore at the University of Illinois, he was making history. Mandrake the Magician whisked readers to exotic locales (often fictional amalgams of the Orient, the Middle East, India or Eastern Europe) and immersed them in extended narratives with memorable villains and a colorful supporting cast. Volume four presents: "Mandrake in North Africa," "The Mountain Bandits," "The Museum Mystery," "The Octopus Ring," and "Dr. Griff's Invention." Hermes, 2026. Due: June....More. Item Code: MAND04H Hard Cover, 12x9, 272pg, Partial Color $64.99 |
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THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN OMNIBUS 7 Collects Amazing Spider-Man #206-223, Amazing Spider-Man Annual #14-15 and more! Recommended. By Dennis O'Neil et al. Art by John Romita Jr. et al. All-time Spider-Man art great John Romita Jr. makes his debut in this omnibus edition, while John Byrne draws a Parker crackup on campus and Frank Miller puts Spidey in the path of Doctor Strange and The Punisher in a pair of Annual-sized classics! Madame Web makes her first appearance, Sub-Mariner makes the scene against the Frightful Four, and Spidey meets Moon Knight! Hydro-Man and Sandman make a diabolical pair as they unite against our hero. Plus: A pair of What If? tales and the Hulk and Spider-Man in a massive Marvel Treasury Edition extravangaza! Marvel Comics, 2026. Due: June....More. Item Code: AM07H Hard Cover, 8x11, 680pg, Full Color |
Rare Books This Week |
A GENE COLAN FILM STARRING The Spider & Webman Set |
THE CLASSIC ERA OF AMERICAN PULP MAGAZINES |
THE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY HORROR COMICS Inscribed |
Joe Jusko’s new art book is just in this week, so here’s some of his earlier appearances and releases:
Out of Print by Dan Brereton:
You’ll find more Sergio Toppi work here:
Click here for 25 Glamour International back-issues, along with several of their art books featuring Liberatore and Frollo, and a Bridgette Bardot/Sopia Loren special, Glamour Star.
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The Land That Time Forgot: the Trilogy Edition Update |
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Due to an unforeseen medical issue within ERB's production team, they've unfortunately had to adjust their production schedule, causing a significant shipping delay for this highly anticipated collector's set. We now expect to receive these books by the end of August. The publishers have assured us that they are currently back on track, and are confident that this extra time will ensure that they will be delivering one of their absolute best editions yet. Stay tuned for further updates as we head into summer. |
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We're happy to announce that we were recently able to add AMERICAN EXPRESS as an accepted payment option for your orders with us. The website and upcoming order forms in our Incredible Catalog will now list AMEX as a payment option. |
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