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Greetings everyone! It's yet another great week here at Bud's Art Books! I'm Marty Grosser, your bud @Bud's, bringing you my takes on some of the latest arrivals at the warehouse! This week we've got new era EC Comics, new releases from DC and Marvel, Conan, a new issue of the Cryptology horror mag, Howard Chaykin's Black Kiss (Adults-Only!), Rare Books and Coming Soon items you won't want to miss! So... let's get into it! |
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Batman |
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DC FINEST BATMAN Blind Justice Collects the complete Blind Justice story arc and associated issues from 1989. Recommended. Written by Sam Hamm, the screenwriter of the 1989 Batman film starring Michael Keaton, Blind Justice (Detective Comics #598-600) finds Bruce Wayne accused of espionage and facing the loss of his company, his reputation, and his freedom. As Batman investigates, he uncovers a sinister conspiracy tied to a secret government project — and a forgotten chapter of his own past. Introducing Henri Ducard, a mysterious mentor from Bruce’s early training days, Blind Justice explores themes of identity, justice, and the cost of secrets. DC Comics, 2026. Item Code: DCFBBJ Soft Cover, 7x10, 592pg, Full Color |
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BATMAN #156 Facsimile Edition Facsimile edition of DC’s Batman #156, featuring the first appearance of DC’s “Ant-Man!” Written by Bill Finger; Art by Sheldon Moldoff. With Batman away on a mysterious mission, Robin must defend Gotham alone—until he meets up with an all-new costumed figure, the doll-sized dynamo who calls himself the Ant-Man! Is this tiny titan friend… or foe? Then, learn the astounding true nature of Batman’s secret mission—how it has unlocked his greatest fear and how he may be powerless to stop that fear from becoming reality when “Robin Dies at Dawn!” DC Comics, 2026. Item Code: BAT156 Comic, 7x10, 32pg, Full Color $3.99 |
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BATMAN/ TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES The Deluxe Edition Collects Batman/TMNT #1-6. Recommended. By James Tynion IV & Freddie Williams II. The separate worlds of Batman’s Gotham and the gritty New York setting of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles collide when the Turtles’ enemy, The Shredder and his Foot Clan ninja suddenly appear in Gotham City. And when the displaced villains team up with the worst of the worst of Batman’s rogues’ gallery, it will take the combined forces of the Dark Knight and Leonardo, Donatello, Michaelangelo, and Raphael (and their teacher Master Splinter) to stop them from taking over Gotham in their bid to return to their own dimension! DC Comics, 2026. Item Code: BATTMNH Hard Cover, 7x11, 256pg, Full Color |
When this crossover came around the first time (there have been FOUR such crossover series!), I was dubious as to its overall quality. I mean, its the goofy Ninja Turtles... mixing it up with the deadly serious Dark Knight of Gotham. But you know what? It worked. The gritty urban settings of both seemed to merge and meld into a cohesive environment that made for a great action/adventure. Basically, they all played well together to get stuff done. And I liked it. You will too! ~Marty |
Celebrating Neal Adams! |
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SKU: CRY10, $10.95 We're on kind of a horror kick this week, but that's a good thing, if you ask me! Especially when a new issue of Cryptology arrives! Easily my favorite horror mag of the present (Famous Monsters will always be the king of my fanboy past), this new issue is packed with another great selection of articles and interviews, with a look at the DC horror comics of the late great Neal Adams. Every issue in the run is a delight for this monster kid, and if you're one of us, you shouldn't miss this latest issue! ~Marty |
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Marty with Neal Adams at a Baltimore signing in 2017. |
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SKU: BAA01, $12.95 TwoMorrows continues its Neal Adams tributes this week with its first-ever Back Issue Annual! Collecting a selection of the best Adams features from previous issues, this issue covers every aspect of the legendary artist/writer/publisher's career, from his earliest days at DC to the creation of his own Continuity studio. If you're a fan of Neal Adams (and who isn't, really?!), then this is a must-have issue to add to your library! ~Marty |
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EC CRUEL UNIVERSE Volume 2 Comics in the EC manner! By Various. At the star-lined edges of infinity, EC Comics’ Eisner Award–nominated science-fiction smash returns to draw more worlds into the maw of its gravitational vortex! Whether future or past, Earth or a distant world, no man can outrun the infinite singularity within us all: FEAR! Join the next doomed expedition into the cold, unforgiving galaxies beyond our own with a host of today’s top writers and artists. Collects Cruel Universe Vol. 2 #1-4. Oni Press, 2026. Item Code: ECCU02 Soft Cover, 7x10, 136pg, Full Color $19.99 |
I've really enjoyed ONI Press' new series of EC-inspired anthologies from the past few years. They've done their best to bring back the "feels" of the classic EC titles like Tales from the Crypt and Incredible Science Fiction with their own ongoing series, and Cruel Universe does for Sci-Fi what EC's classic title Weird Science did for the genre over 75 years ago. The stories are, for the most part, excellent, and created by a talented pool of established creators and rising talent. I started collecting Marvel horror anthology titles in the early '70s, so the short story format will always have a place in my heart when it comes to comics. The stories and art in Cruel Universe do my heart good, in the Cruelest way! ~Marty |
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EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS Book One Library Edition Slipcase & Portfolio Collects #1-12! Includes An Exclusive Covers Portfolio & Slipcase! Recommended. Story & Art by Various. The first in a new line of exclusive, enhanced hardcovers collecting the entirety of the new EC library at Oni Press, this Gloriously Ghastly slipcase edition is accompanied by an exclusive portfolio presenting all 12 covers for the series by Lee Bermejo! ONI Press, 2026. Item Code: EPIT01D Hard Cover, 8x12, 416pg, Full Color $125.00 |
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Comic Book Archives |
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FANTASTIC FOUR By Dan Slott Omnibus Volume 1 By Dan Slott. Art by Various. After being separated across dimensions, Marvel's First Family are at long last reunited! But as Reed and Sue return home with their children, they find that big things have changed! Ben Grimm and Alicia Masters are getting married! A new foursome called the "Fantastix" are making themselves known. And Doctor Doom challenges the world-eater Galactus! Plus: appearances by The Hulk, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Iceman, and more! Marvel Comics, 2026. Item Code: FFDS01H Hard Cover, 8x11, 840pg, Full Color |
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SUPERMAN Brainiac Reborn Omnibus The Evolution of Superman's Arch-Nemesis! Written by Roger Stern, Jerry Ordway, Dan Jurgens et al. Art by Jerry Ordway, George Pérez, Kerry Gammill, Dan Jurgens et al. Spanning key issues from Action Comics, Superman, and Adventures of Superman from the period between 1989 and 1996, this omnibus edition showcases the evolution of Brainiac from a classic villain to a terrifying force of intellect and manipulation. As Superman faces threats to Metropolis, his identity, and even reality itself, Brainiac’s schemes grow more insidious, culminating in battles that test the Man of Steel’s strength, will, and compassion. Featuring stories by Roger Stern and stunning artwork by Jerry Ordway, this omnibus is a must-have for fans of Superman’s most iconic confrontations! DC Comics, 2026. Rush Service and International shipping could require an additional charge. Item Code: SUPBRH Hard Cover, 8x11, 1256pg, Full Color |
| Check out more Superman titles, including the colossal Definitive History that arrived last week. |
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PLANETARY COMPENDIUM Collecting the entire series! Highly Recommended. By Warren Ellis, John Cassaday, & Phil Jimenez. The Planetary Compendium collects all 27 issues of the groundbreaking series by Warren Ellis, with art by John Cassaday and Philip Jimenez. Hailed as a genre-defying masterpiece, Planetary follows a trio of “mystery archaeologists” tasked with uncovering the secret history of the world. Led by the enigmatic Elijah Snow, the team investigates paranormal phenomena, alternate realities, and buried conspiracies — from WWII supercomputers to ghostly spirits of vengeance and lost islands of kaiju. With stunning visuals and razor-sharp writing, this softcover omnibus is a must-have for fans of intelligent, boundary-pushing comics. DC Comics, 2026. Item Code: PLANCO Soft Cover, 7x10, 824pg, Full Color |
Warren Ellis’ Planetary was a must-read series for me (and a huge chunk of fandom) when it was originally published from 1999 to 2009. Ellis, along with artists John Cassaday and Phil Jimenez, turned various genres on their ears, creating X-Files-style takes on Pulp characters like Doc Savage, The Shadow, and Fu Manchu, Godzilla, Tarzan, Hong Kong action movies, DC heroes, a League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and a twisted version of the Fantastic Four. And they were able to tie it all up with a bow and conclude the series satisfactorily! I highly recommend this series! ~Marty |
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CONAN THE ADVENTURER The Original Comics Omnibus Volume 1 Collects issues #1-14 (1994-1995). By Roy Thomas, Rafael Kayanan & John Watkiss. Marvel Comics' Conan the Adventurer is collected for the first time ever in this Omnibus collection! A year after the end of the legendary Conan the Barbarian comic, which had run for 275 issues, Conan the Cimmerian returned in Conan the Adventurer, an all-new comic written by Conan stalwart Roy Thomas and illustrated by Rafael Kayanan and John Watkiss. This collection features all 14 issues of the series plus rarely seen bonus materials and an introduction by Roy Thomas. Titan Comics, 2026. Item Code: CONAD01H Hard Cover, 8x11, 368pg, Full Color |
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Marvel Art of Series |
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THE MARVEL ART of David Finch Step into the gritty, cinematic world of one of Marvel’s most dynamic modern artists—David Finch. From his pulse-pounding run on Moon Knight to iconic covers for Avengers, X-Men, and Spider-Man, Finch's work is instantly recognizable for its dramatic shadows, fierce linework, and larger-than-life heroes. The Marvel Art of David Finch is a curated showcase of his most striking Marvel imagery—exploding with energy, detail, and raw storytelling power. Essential Sequential, 2024. Item Code: MARDF01H Hard Cover, 9x14, 100pg, Partial Color $50.00 |
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THE MARVEL ART OF Tyler Kirkham Introduction by Marc Silvestri! The Marvel Art of Tyler Kirkham is the seventh in a series of stunning The Marvel Art of... books! This is a 208-page 9" x 12" high-end coffee table book celebrating Tyler Kirkham art at Marvel! Collecting much of Tyler’s amazing art and covers he’s created for Marvel over the years in black and white and color, in the deluxe format you’ve come to expect from Clover Press, this book is a must for all Kirkham fans! Essential Sequential, 2026. Item Code: MARTKH Hard Cover, 9x12, 208pg, Full Color |
See more of the Marvel Art of series, including Arthur Adams, David Nakayama, Russell Dauterman and Michael Turner. We still have over 50 titles in our Marvel Omnibus and Epic Collection Sale. Most titles 60% off! |
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| THE PHANTOM The Best of Sy Berry 1961-1994 Collects 12 of the best Daily and Sunday story arcs illustrated by Sy Barry! Limited to 1,000 copies. Recommended. The Phantom: The Best of the Sy Barry Years—1961-1994 contains twelve complete Phantom story arcs — nine daily continuities and three Sunday continuities — all featuring the art of master Phantom artist Sy Barry! And to celebrate Sy's 97th birthday as well as the end of his tenure on the daily version of the strip with Volume #36 of Hermes Press' complete reprint of the Phantom dailies (with still more to come from Sy with their reprints of his Sundays!), they have produced this deluxe volume featuring special cover art created by Sy exclusively for this edition. Hermes Press, 2026. Due: Aug. Item Code: PHSYBH Hard Cover, 13x9, 304pg, Partial Color $69.99 |
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SUPERMAN The Triangle Era Omnibus Volume 3 Collects the entire "Rise of the Supermen" crossover from 1991-1994, plus Superman/Doomsday: Hunter/Prey! Recommended. Written by Roger Stern, Karl Kesel, Dan Jurgens, Louise Simonson et al. Art by Jackson Guice, Tom Grummett, Doug Hazlewood, Jon Bogdanove et al. The "Triangle Era" (which refers to the numbered triangle plaques that appeared on every cover of the storyline) that reshaped Superman continues in this massive third volume, as the Reign of the Supermen begins! This direct continuation of the Death of Superman storyline features the debuts of Steel and the clone Superboy plus such unforgettable moments as the shocking destruction of Coast City and Kal-El donning the black Kryptonian war suit for the first time! DC Comics, 2026. Due: Aug. Rush Service and International shipping could require an additional charge. Item Code: SUPTE03H Hard Cover, 8x11, 1520pg, Full Color |
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THE SPECTRAL VISION OF GOTHIC ROMANCE Newly Revised and Expanded Edition! Century Guild has partnered with Bibliomancers to offer this deluxe reimagined hardcover edition of their softcover book documenting witchcraft and occult-themed gothic romance paperbacks of the 1960s, The Sprectral Vision of Gothic Romance. Completely re-envisioned, the Century Guild edition presents new, high-resolution images as well as extensive historical text by author Thomas Negovan, along with rare artworks and images from their collection. Featuring an introduction from Bibliomancers archivist, Astraleyes, this 7.5" x 10" hardcover presents full-page, full color, high resolution images captured directly from the original 1960s source materials. Century Guild, 2026. Due: Sept. Item Code: SPECVH Hard Cover, 7x10, 120pg, Full Color $69.00 |
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DOCTOR STRANGE By Paul Smith Artist's Edition Recommended. Art by Paul Smith. This Artist’s Edition of Paul Smith's popular Doctor Strange issues presents a one-of-a-kind view into his process, including the complete stories from issues #65, 69, 70, and 72, along with an additional 40 pages from other issues, plus covers, and still more pages from Smith’s other Marvel work, including his first published Marvel story from Marvel Fanfare #1 featuring Daredevil. Image Comics, 2026. Due: Sept. Item Code: DOCSPH Hard Cover, 11x15, 192pg, b&w |
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Mature Readers |
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| BLACK KISS Omnibus Hurt Almost Gone! Collects Black Kiss #1-12, Black Kiss 2 #1-6, and the Black Kiss Special, 1988-14. For the first time with every stop along the way, Howard Chaykin’s groundbreaking adults-only series, the Black Kiss Omnibus collects the legendary 1988 run, its 2012 sequel Black Kiss 2, plus the Black Kiss Xmas Special and, created just for this volume, the all-new 28-page Black Kiss Halloween, which will mark Chaykin’s final excursion into this hardboiled erotic noir. Throw in a look back at the project’s long history of sensationalism and censorship, plus a large assortment of extras from across nearly four decades, and this 400-page volume is the definitive collection. Image Comics, 2025. Out of print. Condition: Bumped corners. Mature Readers. Item Code: BLAKIHR Hard Cover, 7x11, 400pg, Partial Color |
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Rare Books This Week! |
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DC & MARVEL GIANT COMICS TO COLOR Set of 5 Coloring Books |
BATMAN Set of 7 TPB |
HOWARD CHAYKIN’S AMERICAN FLAGG! HARD TIMES Signed/Limited |
Find more Neal Adams in these Rare Books listings, among them: DC & Marvel Giant Comics to Color Set of 5 (1975-76; Art by Neal Adams, Tenny Henson & C.C. Beck); RB7980 / $250, now $175. Green Arrow Set of 5 Trade Paperbacks (1989-2001; Art by Jack Kirby, Mike Grell), RB7968 / $60. now $65. Phase 1 Fanzine #1 (Featuring Brunner, Kaluta, Wrightson, Jones, Buckler; a highpoint of semi-pro fanzines from 1971 with fine original new work by these young pros and others), FN+ condition, RB8892 / $40. Click here for more classic vintage fanzines and pro-zines in the 1960s and 1970s, the testing grounds for many young upstarts like Neal Adams who soon after turned pro. And long out-of-print Batman collectibles: Click here for many others. Batman: From the ‘30s to the ‘70s (Crown, 1971; Best stories from 50 years, hardcover with dust jacket), FN condition. Two Available: RB3770 and RB3768 / $75, now $65ea. Jerry Robinson: Ambassador of Comics (Abrams, 2010; The Batman artist of the Golden Age!). VF/Like New condition. Two Available: RB3309 / $50, now $40.
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