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Greetings! I'm Marty Grosser, your bud @Bud's with a look at this week's new arrivals at the warehouse! It's sort of a quiet week, but there's still a great big pile of new books and mags, including works by Olivia, Carl Barks,William Van Horn, Das Pastoras, Liam Sharp, and Frank Robbins; a look at classic Surf culture, the oversized Overstreet Grading Guide, a new issue of Cryptology, DC and Marvel collections, Rare Books, and more! It's a veritable bounty of comic art and pop culture! So let's get into it! |
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Creepshow Deluxe Edition Book Two Collects Creepshow Vol. 3 #1-5 & Creepshow Vol. 4 #1-5. Horrifying tales from the Eisner Award-nominated Creepshow anthology that will keep you awake at night here in a breathtaking deluxe hardcover, perfect for any horror fan! Our horror host, The Creep, is ready to exceed our worst nightmares with a buffet of stomach-churning, fear-inducing tales based on the hit Shudder TV series. Image Comics, 2026. Item Code: CREPS02H Hardcover, 7X10, 256 pg, Full Color |
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Based on the hit Shudder TV anthology series, that is itself based on George A. Romero and Stephen King's horrifically hilarious feature film (and it's sequel), Creepshow continues to serve up tales of terror in the grand tradition of the classic pre-code horror comics of the '40s and '50s. If you love EC or other horror comics of the past, I think you'll find that Creepshow delivers the gruesome goodies! ~Marty |
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Illustrator's Quarterly #52 Highly Recommended! This All Heroes and Superheroes issue features Spanish artist Das Pastoras whose work has covered many genres from fantasy to science-fiction, humour to superheroes and recently created illustrations to some classic books. Also in this issue: multi-talented artists Liam Sharp (Conan) and Kevin Nowlan, and a retrospective of the long career of the legendary Frank Robbins, creator of Johnny Hazard and his work in superhero comics. Plus, a look at the first Star Wars movie posters and the history behind their different versions. Book Palace, 2026. Item Code: IQ52 Paperback, 8.5X11, 96 pg, Full Color |
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The Art of Olivia: Doodles Sketches Studies #2 Highly Recommended. This is a true gem: Olivia De Berardis's debut sketchbook—a rare and revealing look into her studio practice, entirely in full-color, and filled with never-before-published studies, playful explorations, and sensual line work—an intimate (yes, and there is lots of images sans clothes) view of the process behind the polished paintings. 40 pages of full-color artwork, printed on Deluxe glossy paper in the USA, and designed by the artist. Includes an introduction and personal notes from Olivia herself. Deluxe glossy paper. Ozone Productions, 2025. Mature Readers. Item Code: ARTODS02 Paperback, 6X9, 40 pg, Full Color |
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The Art of Olivia: Doodles, Sketches, Studies #2 offers a unique look at the artist's process and shows how each painting is constructed, from concept to finished image. These are early, fantastic paintings, featuring some of Olivia's favorite model subjects, including Dita Von Teese, Masuimi Max, and the legendary Bettie Page, among others. If you're a connoisseur of the female form, and love the work of Olivia De Berardis, this is definitely a volume you should add to your shelf! ~Marty Click here for Volume 1. |
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Pop Surf Culture: Music, Design, Film and Fashion from the Bohemian Surf Era By Brian Chidester & Domenic Priore. From the original beachcomber personalities like the Waikiki Beach boys of the early 20th century, to the postwar rise of southern California as a creative epicenter for music, art, and film, Pop Surf Culture traces the roots of the surf boom from its earliest days as an insular, regional Hawaiian subculture, to its proliferation nationwide in mainstream teen fads and entertainment. Criss-crossing through the 1950s Beat Generation, 1960s counterculture, 1970s punk rock, the book illustrates why surf culture is a vital art movement of the 20th century. Fantagraphics, 2026. Item Code: POPSCH Hardcover, , 372 pg, |
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The BIG! BIG! Overstreet Guide to Grading Comics With the previous edition selling on eBay for over $100 on a regular basis, the time is now for a new edition of The Overstreet Guide To Grading Comics! And for the first time ever, The Overstreet Grading Comics is being offered in their oversized 9” x 10.75” limited format, just like their BIG! BIG! Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide. And like the standard sized version of the Grading Guide, this "BIG, BIG" version is printed in full-color so you can see every photo reference and grade example in perfect clarity. Gemstone Publishing, 2026. Item Code: BIGOVGG Paperback, , 368 pg, full color |
Click here for the Hardcover and Paperback version, plus the Comic Book Price Guide #55. |
Disney Ducks |
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Walt Disney's Donald Duck "Christmas Cheers": The Complete Carl Barks Disney Library Vol. 31 Recommended! A giant gold nugget for Christmas, Donald heads down the river with 1,000 logs, and a race to win a kiss from Daisy―Carl Barks does it again! Christmas isn’t looking too cheerful for the citizens of Duckburg until Huey, Dewey, and Louie discover gold on Uncle Scrooge’s land―but getting it out and safely to Scrooge’s money bin proves to be far more complicated than anyone thought. But along the way―presents for everyone! Fantagraphics Books, 2026. Item Code: WD31H Hardcover, 7.5X10.25, 193 pg, Full Color |
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Disney Masters 28 No Room for Human Error Wild comics adventures by beloved Canadian cartoonist Wiliam Van Horn! Scrooge McDuck is sick of protecting his Money Bin with bungling flesh-and-blood guards—but when nephew Donald Duck suggests he turn to AI, the result is a robot takeover! Now Scrooge must team up with his old enemies, the Beagle Boys, to invade the dungeon of super security-droid Perfecto 4000 and conquer his own Bin in a battle no hard drive can hold! Fantagraphics, 2026. Item Code: DM28H Hardcover, 8X11, 204 pg, Full Color |
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Cryptology #12 Steve Ditko's Tales of Terror! This issue of Cryptology features an in-depth look at the horror and supernatural stories of Spider-Man legend, Steve Ditko, who created hundreds of terror tales over the years at Atlas, Marvel, Charlton, and Warren! Next, Cryptology begins their two-part celebration of 1944’s House of Frankenstein, the penultimate release in the Universal Monsters film series and the first to feature Glenn Strange in the boots of Frankenstein's Monster! Plus, Horror's leading ladies, Charles Addams, more pre-Code horror comics, Hammer horror treasures, and other forgotten terrors from the past! TwoMorrows Publishing, 2026. Item Code: CRY12 Magazine, 8.5X11, 80 pg, Full Color |
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Yet another fantastic issue of Cryptology has arrived from our pals at TwoMorrows! And leading off the issue is a cover feature on the moody and atmospheric terror tales produced by Spider-Man co-creator, Steve Ditko! While at Atlas/Marvel and Charlton, Ditko was a regular nightmare factory, creating countless tales of horror and the supernatural, all in his own unique comics style. Finding one of his stories in the various Charlton horror comics I collect is a real treat, and this issue celebrates Steve's non-hero work with all the praise it deserves! And on top of all that, this issue is just jam-packed with great material for every kind of horror fan. I've said it before and I'll say it again, Cryptology is hands-down my favorite horror mag out there! Be like me and never miss an issue! ~Marty |
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Back Issue #171 Back Issue! #171 celebrates Jim Shooter’s years at Marvel with a look at The Shooter Era! We examine Shooter as writer on such titles as Secret Wars, Avengers, and Star Brand. We also look at comics that were created during his time as Marvel’s editor in chief, such as Moonshadow, the death of Phoenix, and Roger Stern’s run on Spider-Man. Featuring the work of Jim Shooter, Mike Zeck, John Beatty, J.M. DeMatteis, Jon J. Muth, Chris Claremont, John Byrne, Roger Stern, John Romita Jr., and others. With a Secret Wars cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Edited by Roger Ash. TwoMorrows Publishing, 2026.
Item Code: BA171 Magazine, 8X11, 80 pg, Full Color |
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Captain America Modern Era Epic Collection 4 Reborn Collects Captain America (2004) #49-50, 600-601; Captain America: Reborn (2009) #1-6, and more. By Ed Brubaker, Luke Ross et al. Sharon Carter’s dreams are forcing her to relive Steve Rogers’ death—and her time under the control of Dr. Faustus. But will these dreams also reveal hidden secrets about what she saw—and did—the day Steve died? Marvel Comics, 2026. Due: Oct. Item Code: CAPME04 Paperback, 7x10, 458 pg, Full Color |
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DC Finest Teen Titans Terra in the Night! The Titans’ greatest era ignites as Marv Wolfman and George Pérez introduce Terra to the Titans team! Collects Tales of the New Teen Titans #1-4, The New Teen Titans #21-32 and more! By Marv Wolfman and George Pérez et al. The saga of the New Teen Titans continues with this landmark new volume kicking off one of the most celebrated eras in the team’s storied history! After taking on Brother Blood and Starfire’s deadly sister, Blackfire, the team is on high alert when it is suddenly confronted with a new super-criminal who can manipulate the elemental forces of the Earth itself. But does the teenager who calls herself Terra ultimately intend to use her powers for evil—or for good? DC Comics, 2026. Item Code: DCFTTT Paperback, 7x10, pg, Full Color |
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These issues were a real gamechanger for the series, as the team deals with the addition of their new teammate Terra, who may not be who she appears to be! Marv Wolfman and George Pérez are at the height of their game with this block of issues making up a richly layered tale of family, friendship, allegiances and betrayal. After so many years, it's still difficult to discuss the details of the story, still conscious of not revealing the high points and low points for our young heroes, who put their faith in their fellow heroes to the ultimate test. Recommended! ~Marty |
Mighty Marvel Sale! |
Amazing Spider-Man by Nick Spencer Omnibus Volume 2 |
Captain Marvel: Genis-Vell By Peter David Omnibus |
House of M Omnibus Companion |
We are still adding to our Marvel Closeout sales — the Mighty Marvel Omnibus sale, with most titles at 60% off, and the Epic Collection Sale with $50 titles going for $19.99 and $17.99! Four new editions are listed below: |
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Marvel Masterworks: Marvel Two-In-One Vol. 7 Collecting Marvel Two-in-One (1974) #75-82 and Annual #5-6. By Tom DeFalco and Ron Wilson. The ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing is back in this Marvel Masterworks volume! It begins with two double-sized extravaganzas—one featuring an all-out brawl between the Thing, the Hulk, the Stranger and Pluto; and another co-starring the Avengers that pulls Ben into a Negative Zone battle against Blastaar, Annihilus and the power of the Super-Adaptoid! Then, a day at the big top leads to three rings of the Circus of Crime! Marvel Comics, 2026. Item Code: MMTW07H Hardcover, 7x10, 282 pg, Full Color |
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Incredible Hulk Epic Collection 8: The Curing Of Dr. Banner Collecting Incredible Hulk #201-226 and Incredible Hulk #6. Written by Len Wein & Roger Stern; Art by Herb Trimpe, George Tuska, and Jim Starlin.The only thing bigger than the Hulk's anger is his love for Jarella! So, when he's shrunk down and able to return to her microscopic world of K'ai, our big green buddy couldn't be happier. But a return to Earth leads to tragedy—and, well, that's when things are going to get smashed! Marvel Comics, 2026. Item Code: INCH08 Paperback, 7x10, 528 pg, Full Color |
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Spider-Woman By Dennis Hopeless Collecting Spider-Woman (2014) #1-10, Spider-Woman (2015) #1-5, #8-17 and more! By Dennis Hopeless, Greg Land, Javier Rodriguez et al. The mother of all Spider-Woman sagas! Writer Dennis Hopeless takes Jessica Drew on a life-transforming journey―beginning by embroiling her in the multidimensional insanity of the Spider-Verse! Then, Jess heads back into the investigating business with reporter Ben Urich at her side. And their first case is a doozy: Someone is kidnapping super villains’ loved ones! Marvel Comics, 2023. Item Code: SPIDWO Paperback, 7x10, 552 pg, Full Color |
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Thor Epic Collection 22: Hel On Earth Collects Thor #476-490, Annual #19, and more! By Roy Thomas, M.C. Wyman et al. Who is Don Blake?! For years, Thor thought "Blake" was a mortal guise created by Odin—so how is he standing here, alive and well? The all-powerful Destroyer interrupts Thor's quest for answers—but when he finally confronts Odin, he finds another Thor waiting for him! Red Norvell is back—but why? And can Odin's shocking revelations about Blake be believed? Marvel Comics, 2023. Item Code: THE22 Paperback, 7x10, 512 pg, Full Color |
Rare Books This Week! |
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EC Tales from the Crypt Cover Portfolio |
TOTH: One for the Road |
Rocket's Blast Comiccollector #53 55-62 Set of 9 |
To celebrate the two Prince Valiant volumes coming soon, here’s some wonderful vintage Valiant: Prince Valiant Statue: Artist Proof Numbered. 2008; cape is broken else as new - this is HUGE - RB8771. Was $275, now $200.00 The Prince Valiant Page Deluxe in Slipcase, Signed (by Gary Gianni) & Limited to 1000. 2008. RB6440. $125 The Young Knight: A Tale of Medieval Times. Very Good condition, 1945. RB4053. Was $85, now $75 With new Hardcover editions of Heavy Metal, check out all the HM graphic novels in Rare Books: Alberto Cruz: Bocetto 8 RB8964. $100 Simon Bisley’s Illustrations for the Bible, reduced from $300 to $200. S*x Symbol Dynasty (with Julie Strain and Oliva art. 1997. RB9385. Was $60, now $50. And more vintage adult hardcovers from HM: Pleasurable Passages (two copies), Carnivora (two copies) and Morbus Gravis by Serpieri, Naughty but Nice (two copies), Annibal Cinq, Eva Medusa, and Lorna: Mouse Club, Several of these are marked down. |
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Atlas Creator Collection - Just Arrived! |
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We'll have a full listing in the blog next week, but you can order yours now. Comes in a large shipping container with the cover graphics. Click here to see the two other editions we have in stock; Al Wiliamson and Bill Everett.
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