XXL Star Wars, House of Mystery Bronze Age, Batman, Hernandez Brothers, Brian Froud, Mutts, and a special set from Sci-Fi artist Mike Hinge!

Hey everyone! It's Marty Grosser, your bud @Bud's, here with this week's new arrivals at Bud's Art Books! This week we have the futurist art of Mike Hinge, new work by Brian Froud, new collections from Los Bros. Hernandez, classic Star Wars in XXL format, plenty of DC and Marvel collections, Rare Books, Coming Items, and more! There's so much to like here, so let's just get into it! Also, check out our month-long October party, Bud's Big Horror Bash, where you'll get 10% off in-stock horror and Halloween titles. Use Code: BUDBASH10 at checkout!

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XXL & Omnibus Editions

Star Wars Comics Library Volume 1 1977-1979 Collects Star Wars #1-23 (1977-1979)! 11x16 XXL Edition! By Roy Thomas, Howard Chaykin, Archie Goodwin et al. After Star Wars was released on May 25th, 1977, and became a global cinematic phenomenon, fans clamored for more adventures with Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, and the villainous Darth Vader. Marvel’s Star Wars comic was the answer, becoming the only source for new stories for the Galaxy Far, Far Away and becoming a massive hit for Marvel. The first 23 issues (including the adaptation of the first film from issues #1-6), are collected in this handsome, oversized 11" x 16" XXL edition! Rush Service and International shipping could require an additional charge. Item Code: SWCL01H Hardcover, 11.5X2.5X16, 680 pg, Full Color $200.00

This material—the first 23 issues of Marvel's Star Wars comics series—has been collected many times before. But Taschen's latest XXL edition presents the timeless space fantasy in a giant 11"x16" format, truly the best way to relive these classic tales! ~Marty

The House of Mystery: The Bronze Age Omnibus Volume 2 New Printing. Collects #201-226, 1972-74. Highly Recommended. Edited by Joe Orlando. Art by Wrightson, Kaluta, Starlin, Niño et al. One of the most celebrated anthology titles of the Bronze Age of comics, The House of Mystery earned its iconic status in the early 1970s under the skillful hands of editor Joe Orlando, who had an uncanny aptitude for the fearsome and the frightful--perhaps thanks to his days at EC Comics. And Joe enlisted young, brilliant new artists like those mentioned above. A massive volume with great stories of horror, the supernatural, gothic mystery, you-name-it, they'd push the boundaries of the Comics Code. DC, 2026. Item Code: HOMB02H Hardcover, 8X11, 840 pg, Full Color $125.00 $110.00

Here's another great collection of DC horror tales from their premiere anthology series, House of Mystery! This second omnibus edition is jam-packed with dozens of original tales of suspense, terror, and sheer horror... squeaked under the wire of the Comics Code Authority which had already begun to relax many of its archaic rules regarding horror and violence in comics from the post-Seduction of the Innocent era. There's plenty of great stories drawn by Bernie Wrightson, Mike Kaluta, Jim Starlin, Jim Aparo, Sam Glanzman, Gene Colan, Frank Thorne, Ralph Reese, Neal Adams, and many, many more! It's a terrifying treasure trove for Horror fans! ~Marty

Batman the Bronze Age Omnibus 1 Collects Detective Comics #393-426, Batman #217-244, and more! Recommended. By Frank Robbins, Denny O'Neil, Neal Adams, Irv Novick, et al. Step into the shadows of Gotham City as Batman evolves from colorful crime-fighter to brooding detective in Batman: The Bronze Age Omnibus Vol. 1. This definitive hardcover collection gathers the Caped Crusader’s earliest Bronze Age adventures, a transformative period that redefined the character for a new generation. Featuring iconic storytelling from some of the most influential creators in comics history, this volume showcases Batman as a solitary guardian navigating a darker, more complex world — setting the stage for the legend he would become. A must-have for fans and collectors, this omnibus (featuring period appropriate paper) marks the beginning of a bold new chapter in the Dark Knight’s legacy. DC Comics, 2026. Item Code: BATBA01H Hardcover, 7X3X11, 960 pg, Full Color $125.00 $110.00

Batman: The Brave and the Bold Bronze Age Omnibus Volume 1 New Prining. Collects #74-106, 1967-73. Recommended. By Bob Haney, Dennis O'Neil, Marv Wolfman. Art by Neal Adams, Jim Aparo, Nick Carty, Ross Andru, Sekowsky et al. Throughout the 1970s, Batman fought evil monthly, side by side with DC Comics’ greatest -- and, occasionally, strangest -- super-heroes, in the pages of The Brave and the Bold. Guest-starring Spectre, Creeper, Wonder Woman, Phantom Stranger, Adam Strange, Black Canary, Teen Titans, Flash, Metamorpho, Metal Men, Green Arrow, Atom, Aquaman and many others, this title features lots of cool Neal Adams art (13 covers and 9 stories!), plus the gritty style of popular Jim Aparo. DC, 2026. Item Code: BATBB01H Hardcover, 8X11, 894 pg, Full Color $125.00 $110.00

Batman Detective Comics By Ram V Omnibus Collects the entire "Gotham Nocturne" story arc! Recommended. Ram V’s Batman magnum opus collected in one massive omnibus volume! For years, Batman has instilled fear into criminals by posing as a demonic creature of the night. But as the Dark Knight begins to question his own mortality — and as seemingly real demons begin to appear in Gotham — he must also ask himself if there has, in fact, been an actual dark entity living in him all along! DC Comics, 2026. Rush Service and International shipping could require an additional charge. Item Code: BATRVH Hardcover, 7X11, 1096 pg, Full Color $150.00 $125.00

JLA by Mark Waid Omnibus Collects Mark Waid's JLA and related series! Written by Mark Waid et al. Art by Barry Kitson et al. From Superman, The Flash, The Legion of Super-Heroes, and more, Mark Waid wrote across the entire DC Universe. Now, for the first time, his epic stewardship of the JLA comes together in one massive omnibus. This volume includes iconic moments that helped define a generation of comics, including the seminal retelling of the JLA’s founding, the formation of the Flash and Green Lantern’s unbreakable bond of friendship, how the Batman took down the entire League by himself, the Queen of Fables’ nightmarish assault, and more! DC Comics, 2026. Rush Service and International shipping could require an additional charge. Item Code: JLAMWH Hardcover, 7X11, 1320 pg, Full Color $175.00 $150.00

X-Men Age of Krakoa Reigh of X Omnibus Volume 1 From 2019-2021! By Gerry Duggan, Tini Howard, Zeb Wells et al. Art by Phil Noto, Marcus To, Stephen Segovia et al. Establishing their nation of Krakoa was the easy part. Now mutantkind must fight to keep it! In the wake of X of Swords, the Excalibur team mourns their losses... but Mister Sinister has his own reaction to the fall of his Hellions. Also: Cable teams up with Domino again — for the first time! The New Mutants are on the loose in the Wild Hunt, the Marauders deal with a murderous mutiny, and there’s no stopping the Juggernaut now that he’s forged a new life! But with the resurrection protocols thrown into chaos, it’s up to X-Factor to restore order. Plus: Wolverine returns to Madripoor for an underworld auction, while his old enemy Omega Red harbors a terrible secret that could threaten X-Force! It’s one giant leap for mutantkind as the Quiet Council turns its attentions to space and relaunches S.W.O.R.D.! And when the Shi’ar Empire asks the X-Men for help, Cyclops, Storm and Marvel Girl answer the call! Marvel Comics, 2026. Item Code: XMAGE01H Hardcover, 7X11, 1040 pg, Full Color $125.00 $110.00

Artists & Illustration

The Futurist Art of Mike Hinge Set Signed & Limited Signed & Numbered by the publisher/designer, with bonus items! By Rodney Schroeter. The Futurist Art of Mike Hinge presents a wide variety of artwork by Mike Hinge, who was a prolific artist and designer whose works became synonymous with the fanciful and optimistic projections of our future life on Earth and in space. Many of the featured pieces were taken from the artist's own photographic archives and have never before been published. As for his published works, this book presents, for the first time anywhere, Hinge's entire published output for such classic SF magazines as Algol, Starship, Heavy Metal, Analog, Amazing Science Fiction Stories, and Fantastic Science Fiction & Fantasy Stories. Many of these masterpieces of retro futurism are scanned from the original art. Silver Creek Press, 2026. Item Code: FUTMHH Softcover, 8.5X11, 384 pg, Partial Color $150.00

If you were reading Science Fiction digests in the '60s and '70s, then you undoubtedly encountered the unmistakable artistry of futurist, Mike Hinge. This first-ever collection (which includes many rare and unique physical extras in addition to the book itself), tells the story of Hinge, revealing an artist whose style influenced the late 20th century like no other. A must-have for sci-fi fans and art lovers alike! ~Marty

Brian Froud's Green Women Comes with unsigned bookplates from Goblins and Runes of Elfland! Art by Brian Froud. In this compelling collection, acclaimed women writers from around the world share words and stories of fantasy and myth alongside Brian Froud's provocative portraits of more than 70 Green Women. There are a range of voices, some humorous and witty, others nurturing and maternal, others dark and threatening. Abrams, 2026. Item Code: BFGREENH Hardcover, 9X11, 168 pg, Full Color $36.00

Best known for his bestselling fantasy art masterpieces Faeries and Trolls, master artist Brian Froud returns with a new album of richly painted fantasy images, this time of the legendary "Green Women", supernatural female figures in European folklore associated with nature, fertility, magic, and spiritual protection. Froud provides vivid portraits of over 70 of these unique spirits, each accompanied by an original story written by a host of female authors. This is a new universe for Froud and his beautiful painted art to explore, and I for one am glad he's back doing what he does best! ~Marty

Mutts & Uncle Scrooge

Mutts Sunday Funnies Box Set the Complete Sunday Comic Strips 1994–98 From Patrick McDonnell, author of the internationally beloved MUTTS comic strip and the national bestseller Breaking the Chain: A Guard Dog Story, comes the first in a series of high-quality, collectible MUTTS Sunday strip boxed sets, starting from 1994-1998. This deluxe box set includes the first two volumes of MUTTS: Sunday Funnies, which collect the MUTTS comic strips published from 1994–98. Abrams, 2026. Item Code: MUTTSH Hardcover, 11X5, 272 pg, Full Color $40.00 $35.00

Uncle Scrooge: "A Little Something Special" and Other Tales of Fiendish Foes: Disney Greatest Comics Collection Vol. 1 (Disney Originals) Collects classic Duck tales from Carl Barks, Don Rosa, and other Disney greats! From Flintheart Glomgold to Magica De Spell to John D. Rockerduck to Tachyon Farflung, Scrooge McDuck’s whole comic-book rogues’ gallery stars in a giant-size collection of their most sinister schemes―created by Scrooge’s most beloved comics writers and artists! Fantagraphics, 2026. Item Code: DISG01H Hardcover, 7.5X10.5, 352 pg, Full Color $59.99 $54.99

Hernandez Brothers & Spain Rodriguez

Palomar:The Heartbreak Soup Stories (Love and Rockets) The stories that forever changed the face (and the heart) of American comics! By Gilbert Hernandez. Collecting material from the first 50 issues of Love and Rockets (1985–1996), this omnibus edition presents Gilbert Hernandez’s saga of a small Latin American town, where the arrival of an assertive, sexy single mother roils the already-tempestuous lives of its residents. Fantagraphics, 2026. Item Code: PALHSH Hardcover, 8.8X1.8X11.3, 520 pg, b&w $49.99 $44.99

Locas: The Maggie and Hopey Stories (Love and Rockets) Collects the "Locas" stories from Love and Rockets Vol. I #1–50 (1981-96), plus three previously uncollected stories! By Jaime Hernandez. Locas tells the story of Maggie Chascarrillo, a bisexual, Mexican American woman attempting to define herself in a community rife with class, race, and gender issues. Maggie's story begins in the early-1980s Southern California rock scene, when it was shifting from the excesses of the 1970s to the gritty basics of punk and new wave. Fantagraphics, 2026. Item Code: LOCAH Hardcover, 11.42X8.9X0.79, 720 pg, b&w $49.99 $44.99

I remember the week we received the first issue of Fantagraphics' Love and Rockets at the Citrus Heights Comics & Comix store back in 1981. I was a Northen California kid, but the characters in Jaime Hernandez's "Locas" LA stories resonated with me. I saw many of my friends from that era mirrored in the characters within these stories. And Jaime's "Mechanics" tales had a Kirbyesque flavor to them that I really dug. There's a bit of Archie to be found within these tales, all of the characters are young and display the fashions and attitudes of their world, and the Archie comics were always very good at following the trends of the day. These are just really enjoyable stories, with characters that you can root for and wish they were part of your real world. Honestly, who wouldn't want friends like Maggie and Hopey? ~Marty

Revolutionaries: Spain Vol. 4 In Revolutionaries, Spain Rodriguez illustrates the lives of some of the great historical figures who fought for revolution and independence, including Nestor Makhno, Bernardo Galvez, plus contemporary heroes and villains in the fight for democracy. He also recounts his role in the sexual revolution of the 1960s with autobiographical strips from the East Village Other, Hustler, and Sleazy Scandals of the Silver Screen, exercising the complete artistic freedom those periodicals afforded him. Fantagraphics, 2026. Item Code: SPAIN04 Paperback, 8X11, 272 pg, Partial Color $35.00 $31.99

DC Comics

The Demon Hell's Hitman Delightfully devilish stories from the Hitman team of Garth Ennis and John McCrea! Collects The Demon #40 and 42-49 and more. For nearly two thousand years, Jason Blood has served as a living host for the demon Etrigan. In return for his longevity, he must bear the burden of unleashing Etrigan against any Earthly incursions from his fellow Hell-spawn and their mortal collaborators—as well as watching the innocent and guilty alike suffer his all-consuming wrath! DC Comics, 2026. Item Code: DEMHE Paperback, 7X10, 296 pg, Full Color $29.99 $24.99

Garth Ennis is one of my favorite writers. I've followed his career over the years from the UK to Marvel to DC and back again. But it was his work on DC's The Demon with artist John McCrea (taking over from writer Alan Grant with issue #40) that really stuck with me. Ennis and McCrea took the already crazy and raucous series and turned it to "11", with one ridiculous (yet entertaining!) situation after another. Add to this the first appearance of Tommy Monaghan, a.k.a. "Hitman", and you have the makings of a supernatural comedy classic. I don't know how Jack Kirby would have thought of their version of Etrigan, but I'm thinking he'd have been okay with it. ~Marty

DC Finest Batman the Demon Lives Again Every story in the classic Ra’s al Ghul saga! Collects Batman #231-245 and Detective Comics #410-429. By Dennis O'Neil, Frank Robbins, Neal Adams et al. As the 1960s gave way to the 1970s, a darker, more serious tone began to take hold in Gotham City—an atmosphere generated by the dynamic, expressive artwork of Neal Adams, Dick Giordano, and Irv Novick that accompanied the intricate, thoughtful writing of authors Dennis O’Neil and Frank Robbins. And these titanic talents burned brightest around Batman’s newest and deadliest foe—the immortal Ra’s al Ghul! DC Comics, 2026. Item Code: DCFBDL Paperback, 7X10, 600 pg, Full Color $39.99 $36.99

DC Finest: Green Lantern Setting Up Shop Collects Green Lantern #201-205, Green Lantern Corps #206-219 and more! By Steve Englehart, Joe Staton, Bill Willingham et al. In the aftermath of the Crisis on Infinite Earths and departure of the Guardians from this plane of existence, the remaining members of the Green Lantern Corps settle on Earth, where they must grapple with international political disputes, interstellar invasions, and Guy Gardner’s ego! DC Comics, 2026. Item Code: DCFGLS Paperback, 7X10, 592 pg, Full Color $39.99 $36.99

Marvel

Spider-Gwen Ghost-Spider Modern Era Epic Collection 4 Collecting Ghost-Spider (2019) #1-10 and more! By Seanan Maguire, Takeshi Miyazawa et al. With a cloud of infamy hanging over her head on Earth-65, Gwen travels to the Prime Marvel Universe for some super-hero action... and school! Gwen’s taking classes right down the hall from Peter Parker... but he isn’t the only person who may recognize her. And not everyone shares Spider-Man’s noble intentions! And how will Ghost-Spider handle the return of the Jackal? Marvel Comics, 2026. Item Code: SPIG04 Paperback, 7X10, 456 pg, Full Color $49.99 $44.99

Excaliber Epic Collection Volume 6 the Douglock Chronicles Collecting Excalibur #76-87, Excalibur Annual #2 and more! By Richard Ashford, Scott Lobdell, Ken Lashley et al. Family strife calls Nightcrawler back home to Germany, but what awaits him is D’Spayre! And as a full-scale Phalanx invasion looms, Excalibur is reunited with a friend they thought they’d never see again… who they’ve never seen before! What is the shocking truth about Douglock?! Meanwhile, on Muir Island, Professor X and Moira make a startling discovery about the Legacy virus! Marvel Comics, 2026. Item Code: EXC06 Paperback, 7X10, 472 pg, Full Color $54.99 $49.99

Marvel Closeouts

Marvel Masterworks: The Invincible Iron Man Volume 17 Closeout Price! Collects Iron Man #171-182, and Annual #6, 1983-84. By Dennis O'Neil, Peter Gillis and Bob Harras. Art by Luke McDonnell. Obadiah Stane is about to exploit Stark's every weakness, pulling apart his life piece by piece until one of Marvel's greatest heroes is at rock bottom... Meanwhile, James Rhodes must protect them both from Stane, protect Tony from himself and protect everyone from a cadre of Atlanteans with Iron Man armor! It's a crash course in super-heroing for Rhodey. He rises to the occasion, but battling Thunderball is one thing -- facing the Mandarin is another thing altogether! Marvel, 2024. Item Code: MMIM17H Hardcover, 7X10, 352 pg, Full Color $75.00 $29.99

Marvel Masterworks: The Mighty Thor Vol. 22 Collecting Thor #328-336, Annual #11, and Marvel Graphic Novel #32. As writer Alan Zelenetz begins his run scribing Thor, the son of Odin faces challenges ranging from cosmic-powered adversaries to the pains of love! Can Sif assimilate to life on Midgard with Dr. Don Blake? Thor's complicated relationship soon becomes even more so with the arrival of Dracula. Will Sif become the Lord of the Vampires' latest victim, turned to an undead existence of bloodsucking? Marvel Comics, 2023. Item Code: MMMT22H Hardcover, 7.35X0.95X10.28, 368 pg, Full Color $75.00 $29.99

Also, don't forget our Mighty Marvel Sale with lots of discounted omnibus editions, and Marvel Epic Collections. Also we have a new freebie below. Free with any order!!

FREE WITH ANY ORDER! Silver Surfer: Ghost Light Free with any order! Collects Silver Surfer: Ghost Light #1-5. By John Jennings and Valentine De Landro. A ghost from the past, returned to haunt Norrin Radd! Toni Brooks and her family have moved into the quiet town of Sweetwater. But nothing is quite what it seems with their new home. What mystery did Toni and her family unravel that would summon the Sentinel of the Spaceways, the Silver Surfer?! Marvel Comics, 2023. Item Code: SILGL Paperback, 7X10, 128 pg, Full Color $17.99 $0

Coming in October

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Set The two-volume companion to the recently launched Lucas museum! Edited by Jessica Hundley; Written by Ryan Linkof, Guillermo del Toro, and George Lucas. A sweeping journey through the images that tell our stories. From ancient myths to modern blockbusters, stories have long shaped how we understand ourselves and the world around us. Created in collaboration with the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, this two-volume monograph traces the rich history of visual storytelling across generations, cultures, and artistic disciplines. Taschen, 2026. Due: Oct. Rush Service and International shipping could require an additional charge. Item Code: LUCNH Hardcover, 9.57X4.09X11.97, 832 pg $200.00 $180.00

40 Days Dans Le Désert B Deluxe Edition Reissued for the sixth time since its release in 1999, Mœbius’s 40 Days in the Desert B returns in a new form: bigger, more luxurious than ever! Dive back into Mœbius’s graphic meditations, created in total improvisation, to follow the chaotic thoughts of the impassive Archamane in a desert full of temptations and surprises. French language. Stuart Ng, 2026. Due: Oct. Item Code: 40DAYH Hardcover, 12x8, 152 pg, b&w $72.00

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. Due: Oct. Item Code: POPSCH Hardcover, 372 pg $59.99 $54.99

Slaughterhouse-Five Deluxe Edition A newly remastered deluxe format edition of the critically acclaimed graphic novel adaptation. Recommended. By Kurt Vonnegut & Ryan North. Art by Albert Monteys. Now you can experience Eisner Award–winning writer Ryan North (How to Invent Everything: A Survival Guide for the Stranded Time Traveler) and Eisner Award–nominated artist Albert Monteys's (Universe!) faithful adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's classic novel like never before with this special edition of their critically acclaimed graphic novel adaptation, remastered for this premium deluxe format edition! BOOM! Studios, 2026. Due: Oct. Item Code: SLAUFH Hardcover, 8X12, 208 pg $49.99 $44.99

2027 Calendars

Boris Valljo & Julie Bell Fantasy 2027 Calendar	Cthulhu 2027 Calendar	Marvel Classic Black Light Posters 2027 Wall Calendar
We currently have nineteen 2027 calendars in stock, with more expected to arrive soon. Among the usual annual offerings, this year we have the fun Addams Family, Cthulhu and a frameable calendar of prints by Marvel artist Ryan Meinerding. Click here to see them all!

Rare Books This Week!
Love and Rockets Book 3	Moebius Die Sternenwanderer Set 1-4	Carl Barks Library of Walt Disney's Donald Duck II: Slipcase
Rare Books This Week Bud here. I wanted to feature out of print Star Wars books this week...but we have virtually none, just books and fanzines with Star Wars articles! The major books sell out quickly or remain available, since they are so popular.  The new George Lucas Museum now open in Los Angeles is all the buzz right now…Anne and I plan to go in February when we are there for the annual ABAA International Book Fair.  In the meantime, Anne and I will be in Seattle October 24-25 for the Rare Books show there. We have free passes available, email info@budplantandhutchisonbooks.com.  https://www.seattlebookfair.com/  We just did the Union Station (LA Rare Books) show last weekend, Oct 3-4. It was one of our best shows! Lots of young people there, lots of interest in old and rare books. Meanwhile let’s look at vintage Love and Rockets:  Love and Rockets #13-50 - 38 original magazine issues from the 1982 series. RB7900. $150.   L&R Vol 3: Chester Square Deluxe Edition: Signed and numbered from 350, by Jaime Hernandez. Very Fine minus. 1996. RB9811. $60   and another for $45 in Fine condition. RB9812.   L&R Book 3  Very Good, some wear.. Original 1987 softcover. RB4396. $50.   L&R Book 2, just very good condition, 1986. RB4425. $40 Click here for more vintage Love and Rockets, we have many in both softcover and hardcover, as low as $25.  To celebrate Uncle Scrooge, here we have: Carl Barks Library Vol 3 with all the Scrooge Four-Colors plus his own title #3-20, from his very first story.  RB9905 and RB9169, both $225 each. Life and Times of Uncle Scrooge by Don Rosa, set of 3, circa 2008. RB10145. $90  Carl Barks Library of Donald Duck Adventures (Scrooge appears in often in these) These are full color, magazine size collections from the 1990s: #1-8, 68 pages in each. RB7865. $100  #9-16 RB7863. $100  #17-24 RB7861. $100   Click here for many more vintage Albums collecting Scrooge in Walt Disney’s issues, Donald Duck and elsewhere. More Don Rosa too!

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Our amazing Mikala took a well deserved vacation last week. Once back, she saw the 2001: A Space Odyssey book, and quickly became engrossed. Here is her take: This film is easily in the top 5 for me: a monumental building block for the science-fiction film genre with tinges of mind-altering cosmic horror, a technological triumph by the best to ever do it (RIP Kubrick!). And now, Taschen has put together this book filled with behind-the-scenes pictures, pre-production concepts, and so much more, all meticulously researched and collected here for us to enjoy.~Mikala

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Batman by Neal Adams, Indiana Jones, EC Archives, Edgar Rice Burroughs titles, Heavy Metal special, Mike Hoffman and a Halloween Horror Bash!

Hey everyone! It's Marty Grosser, your bud @Bud's, here with this week's new arrivals at Bud's Art Books! I'll be attending New York Comic Con next week, looking for new sketchbooks, artbooks and graphic novels for you, but this week has brought a plethora of new titles! This week we have classic Batman by Neal Adams, Indiana Jones, EC Archives, a host of Edgar Rice Burroughs titles, a new Heavy Metal special and hardcover edition, plenty of new comics from fantasy art master Mike Hoffman, DC and Marvel collections, Rare Books, Coming Items, and more! There's a lot to go over, so let's get into it! Also, check out our month-long October party, Bud's Big Horror Bash, where you'll get 10% off in-stock horror and Halloween titles. Use Code: BUDBASH10 at checkout!

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Edgar Rice Burroughs

Reverberate A Magazine of Edgar Rice Burroughs No. 4 RevERBerate travels up and beyond with issue #4, highlighting the renowned author’s interplanetary tales of derring-do. An interview with cover artist Ronn Sutton (Carson of Venus, The Man-Eater, Korak the Killer comic strips) leads off the issue. Patrick Quilter examines parallels between James Cameron’s Avatar franchise and the works of Burroughs (one of Cameron’s noted influences), followed by a journey through the colorful world of Barsoom guided by author Alan Hanson (A Tarzan Chrono-log, Exploring Tarzan’s Africa). Gary Buckingham, 2026. Item Code: REVERM04 Magazine, 8X11, 48 pg, Text/b&w $15.00

Barsoom Saga Volume 6 The Master Mind of Mars Features cover art and a frontispiece by fantasy art master Joe Jusko! By Edgar Rice Burroughs. Transported from the bloody trenches of World War I to the mysterious Red Planet of Barsoom, Captain Ulysses Paxton finds himself indentured in the laboratory of scientific genius, Ras Thavas. There, under his new name of "Vad Varo", the Earthman assists in ghoulish experiments to transfer brains and organs from one living body into another—whether human or otherwise. ERB Inc., 2026. Item Code: BARS06H Hardcover, 6X9, 290 pg, Text/b&w $36.95

Barsoom Saga Volume 7 A Fighting Man of Mars Features cover art and a frontispiece fantasy art master Joe Jusko. By Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tan Hadron is just a lowly padwar who joined the service of Tardos Mors, Jeddak of Helium, putting him in the ranks of John Carter, Warlord of Mars. But after the beautiful, noble-born Sanoma Tora cruelly rejects Tan’s appeal of love due to his low rank and social standing, she is kidnapped by unknown forces. But instead of leaving her to her fate, Tan Hadron sets out, determined to pursue her abductors to the very ends of Barsoom! ERB Inc., 2026. Item Code: BARS07H Hardcover, 6X9, 350 pg, Text/b&w $36.95

Barsoom Saga Volume 8 Swords of Mars Features cover art and a frontispiece fantasy art master Joe Jusko. By Edgar Rice Burroughs. A new threat has arisen on Barsoom—the powerful assassins’ guild of Zodanga, capable of toppling entire governments with the stroke of a sword. Now John Carter, Warlord of Mars, seeks to infiltrate the guild’s corrupt den in disguise, intent on wielding only his sharp blade and keen mind to assail its highest ranks from within! ERB, Inc., 2026 Item Code: BARS08H Hardcover, 6X9, 375 pg, Text/b&w $36.95

Heavy Metal

Heavy Metal Magazine Volume 1 Hardcover Hardcover Edition of issue #1! Recommended. The new Heavy Metal Magazine #1 is reborn in this exclusive hardcover collector’s edition, featuring striking cover art by acclaimed street artist John Horton (Hightech Lowlife)! This deluxe volume boasts over 230 pages of boundary-pushing sci-fi, fantasy, and horror comics — blending iconic European creators with all-new original stories from the boldest voices in genre storytelling. Heavy Metal, 2026. Item Code: HM01H Hardcover, 8X11, 240 pg, Partial Color $40.00

Heavy Metal Magazine Extreme Futurism Special #1 Marco Tuini Variant Cover Heavy Metal undertakes its most ambitious project since the magazine's relaunch with their first annual Special issue looking at the topic of Extreme Futurism. This innovative issue brings a focus on Biohacking, Future War, Travel and Teleportation, and what lies Beyond Our Universe through a series of articles, illustrations, infographics and, of course, comics. Heavy Metal, 2026. Item Code: HMS01A Magazine, 8X11, 160 pg, Full Color $14.99

Heavy Metal Magazine Extreme Futurism Special #001 Sedat Oezgen & Carlos Cabrera Variant Cover Heavy Metal undertakes its most ambitious project since the magazine's relaunch with their first annual Special issue looking at the topic of Extreme Futurism. This innovative issue brings a focus on Biohacking, Future War, Travel and Teleportation, and what lies Beyond Our Universe through a series of articles, illustrations, infographics and, of course, comics. Heavy Metal, 2026. Item Code: HMS01B Magazine, 8X11, 160 pg, Full Color $14.99

Classic Sci-Fi

The Making of Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey A comprehensive visual record of a cinematic masterpiece! By Piers Bizony. Get closer than ever to the movie that changed the movies. This behind-the-scenes record of the making of 2001: A Space Odyssey sheds light on the lead actors, senior production designers, special-effects experts and the legendary masterminds behind it—Stanley Kubrick and SF legend Arthur C. Clarke—who together revolutionized science fiction and the art of cinema. Taschen, 2026. Item Code: MAKSKH Hardcover, 6X9, 512 pg, Partial Color $30.00

1968 was a landmark year for Science Fiction cinema. It was the year that brought us two of the genre's most enduring and compelling films of the 20th century: Planet of the Apes and 2001: A Space Odyssey. I was a mere six-years-old when I saw 2001, and while I didn't grasp the enormous complexity of its cosmically challenging plot at the time, I found enough in its futuristic imagery and later cat-and-mouse game with the malfunctioning HAL-9000, to hold my attention 'til the end. 2001's design and effects were state of the art in the late '60s, and it was this film that built the foundation for other films to come, especially the original Star Wars. This is a fantastic look into the art and innovations that Stanley Kubrick and his team perfected to make the possibility of interplanetary travel and exploration seem all too real. And that other movie from 1968? Planet of the Apes? Well, I saw that later in the same year... and loved it. But that's a story for another day. ~Marty

Bud's Horrific Sale!

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Batman & Batwoman

Batman By Neal Adams Absolute Edition Volume 1 Highly Recommended. By Dennis O’Neil, Frank Robbins, & Bob Haney; Art by Neal Adams. One of the milestones of Batman's long history is the arrival of Neal Adams who, along with writers Dennis O’Neil, Frank Robbins, and Bob Haney, reimagined the character to a lean, haunted figure of noir intensity — an evolution that would define every modern version of the character to come. Now experience the complete works of Neal Adams on Batman (from 1968 to 1970) in the first of two beautiful, oversized Absolute format editions! DC Comics, 2026. Item Code: BATNA01H Hardcover, 8X13, 408 pg, Full Color $100.00 $90.00

When I was a kid, I watched the Batman TV show on ABC infrequently. I much preferred the sci-fi shows of the era like Outer Limits or Irwin Allen's Lost in Space and Land of the Giants, among others. Batman was just too silly for me, and I was a SF/Horror kid, anyway, so there was little appeal at the time. But as I grew into an older comic book reader/collector, and my circle of friends who were also in the hobby began to make their recommendations, they all tended to point me in the direction of Batman. But this wasn't the goofy Caped Crusader from TV, or the crimefighter who fought more aliens and colorful foes in the comics than actual criminals. This modern Batman was grim... gritty... a skilled fighter with the mind of a great detective. And amongst the artists bringing his monthly adventures to life was one particular guy whose work I had seen elsewhere: Neal Adams. This was THE Batman artist. Whether he was drawing the Dark Knight or his alter ego Bruce Wayne, Adams' art brought a realism and gravitas that the previous incarnation of the Batman never had. Neal gave us nearly 70 issues of Batman over the years, each one a gem of storytelling and illustration. These Absolute Editions (this being the first of two) should be in every Batman fan's collection. And honestly, if you're not a Neal Adams fan, then your Batman fan cred is in serious question! ~Marty

Batwoman Omnibus (2026 Edition) Collects Detective Comics #854-863, New 52 Batwoman #0, Batwoman #0-24, and Batwoman Annual #1 (2009-2014). Recommended. Written by Greg Rucka, J.H. Williams III, W. Haden Blackman et al. Art by J.H. Williams III, Trevor McCarthy et al. Batwoman rises from trauma and turmoil to become one of DC’s most powerful modern icons! New York Times bestselling writer and illustrator J.H. Williams III (Promethea), along with writers W. Haden Blackman (Star Wars) and Greg Rucka (Gotham Central), shape a groundbreaking era where visual innovation, identity, and gothic intensity redefine Kate Kane for a new generation. DC Comics, 2026. Item Code: BATWOOH Hardcover, 7X11, 888 pg, Full Color $125.00 $110.00

Batman: The Night of the Owls Compendium This definitive Court of Owls compendium collecting Batman (2012) #1-12 and more! By Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo et al. Bruce Wayne thought that the Court of Owls was nothing more than a nursery rhyme—until he became the target of its legendary assassin, the Talon, and found himself fighting for his life against an enemy that seems to be part of the very fabric of the city he has sworn to protect. Now, as he works to expose the Court’s secrets, its fury builds into an unparalleled crescendo of violence—and Batman will need the help of every one of his allies to stop the wave of destruction that is about to be unleashed! DC Comics, 2026. Item Code: BATNO Paperback, 7X10, 608 pg, Full Color $59.99 $54.99

Comic Archives, Facsimile & Graphic Novels

The EC Archives: The Complete Piracy Collects Piracy #1-7. By Carl Wessler, Wally Wood, Al Williamson and others. One of EC Comics' early "New Direction" titles, Piracy featured pre-Code tales of grim doings and life (and death) on the high seas. This affordable, oversized paperback edition collects the complete 7-issue run of the cult classic EC Comics. Dark Horse, 2026. Item Code: ECACP Softcover, 8X11, 232 pg, Full Color $19.99

Dark Horse continues to reissue their EC Archive editions in new softcover editions, this time collecting the entire seven-issue run of EC's "New Direction" title, Piracy! Like their previous volume, Valor, this volume collects another short run New Direction series, this time featuring unforgettable tales of pirates and the high seas. And with art by Wally Wood, Al Williamson, Angelo Torres, Marie Severin, Jack Davis, Bernie Krigstein, George Evans, Graham Ingels, and Reed Crandall, it doesn't get much better. This is another one that I think get overshadowed by Two-Fisted Tales but is every bit as good. There really isn't an albatross in the run! ~Marty

Secret Wars Battleworld Omnibus Volume 3 Collects Secret Wars: Battleworld (2015) #1-4, Secret Wars Journal (2015) #1-5, and 12 more miniseries tie-ins! In SECRET WARS, the Marvel Multiverse as you know it is gone—and all that remains is Battleworld! Featuring rival domains torn from the fragments of destroyed realities, all living under Doctor Doom’s iron fist, it’s the perfect setting for conflict—as depicted in these shocking tie-ins! Marvel Comics, 2026. Rush Service and International shipping could require an additional charge. Item Code: SECW03H Hardcover, 8X11, 1200 pg, Full Color $125.00 $110.00

Harley Quinn x Elvira Collection The Mistress of the Dark meets Daddy's Little Monster! Collects Harley Quinn X Elvira #1-5. By Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, and Juan Samu. With her beloved show on the chopping block following a corporate takeover, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, needs to come up with a plan to get things back in the black, and her new friend from Gotham City—Harley Quinn—has an idea that's just crazy enough to work! Together, they're going to throw the greatest Halloween party Brooklyn has ever seen—whether the borough likes it or not! Dynamite Entertainment, 2026. Item Code: HQXE Hardcover, 7X10, 128 pg, Full Color $24.99

Adventure Comics #247 Facsimile Edition First Appearance of the The Legion of Super-Heroes from 1958! By Otto Binder, Al Plastino et al. Superboy travels to the future of the 30th century when he is invited to join three super-teens in their club. It's the beginning of a friendship and legacy that will transcend the bounds of time itself, and it all starts right here with the very first appearance of The Legion of Super-Heroes! Plus: Green Arrow, Aquaman, and Casey the Cop! DC Comics, 2026. Item Code: ADVC247 Comic, 7X10, 32 pg, Full Color $3.99

Indiana Jones The Further Adventures Book 1 The classic Marvel Comics tales of everyone’s favorite adventuring archaeologist! Presented in leatherette binding with debossed cover and ribbon bookmark. Collects issues #1-16 (1983-84). By John Byrne et al. At the height of the popularity of Indiana Jones in the 1980s, Marvel Comics—and some of the biggest creators of the era—took on the challenge of bringing the iconic hero from the silver screen to the printed page! Now these action-packed adventures are being collected in a pair of leatherette bound volumes! This first volume includes the full comic book adaptations of Raiders of the Lost Ark and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, plus the first sixteen issues of The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones, the series that expanded the character’s mythos in a blockbuster fashion! Item Code: INDJ01H Hardcover, 7X10, 528 pg, Full Color $65.00 $60.00

Marvel Comics were the kings of licensed comics in the late '70s and '80s, adapting everything from toy lines (Shogun Warriors, Micronauts, ROM), cartoons (Heathcliff, Garfield, Muppet Babies) and movies like Dragonslayer, Blade Runner and many more. Their adaptations of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones films were particular favorites, especially since Marvel didn't just pawn these adaptations off on second stringers. They put their "top men" on the job! When Marvel got the license for Indy's ongoing comic book adventures, they tapped superstar John Byrne to launch the series with his own original adventure. And it was a big hit. And while he was only on the series for two issues, the series went on to feature many different writers and artists over it's run, taking the character and his supporting cast around the world in search of ancient artifacts and Nazis to punch. Now, for the first time, Marvel presents these two volumes reprinting the entire series along with the three Marvel movie adaptations. They all come dressed up in leatherette covers designed to look like Indy's own journals. If you're an Indiana Jones fan, then these volumes are definitely must-haves for your library! ~Marty

Indiana Jones The Further Adventures Book II Complete your library of classic Marvel Comics featuring the iconic archaeologist! Presented in leatherette binding with debossed cover and ribbon bookmark. Collects issues #17-34 (1984-86), plus more. By David Michelinie, Larry Lieber, Herb Trimpe, et al. With clouds of war gathering ominously over Europe and a Great Depression gripping the world, one globe-trotting professor’s appetite for adventure and discovery remains unsated! Join Dr. Henry Jones Jr. as he scours the farthest corners of the planet in a constant race to keep priceless artifacts out of the wrong hands! This volume collects the second half of the action-packed Further Adventures of Indiana Jones series alongside the official adaptation of beloved film, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade—featuring work by some of the biggest talents of the 1980s! Item Code: INDJ02H Hardcover, 7X10, 512 pg, Full Color $65.00 $60.00

Absolute Flash Volume 1: Of Two Worlds An astonishing new version of DC’s iconic characters is here! Collects Absolute Flash #1-6. By Jeff Lemire and Nick Robles. Without the mentor, without the family, without the Speed Force, he’s still the Absolute Scarlet Speedster! Superstar creators Jeff Lemire and Nick Robles are taking the Flash into the Absolute Universe with a top-to-bottom reinvention, perfect for new readers and longtime fans alike! DC Comics, 2026. Item Code: ABSF01H Hardcover, 7X10, 168 pg, Full Color $24.99

Absolute Flash Volume 2: Still Point Collects Absolute Flash #7-12. By Jeff Lemire and Nick Robles. In a desperate bid to save his father and himself, Wally West allies with the Rogues to storm Fort Fox, only to confront a monstrous future, a cosmic reckoning, and the ultimate war of speed that will define the fate of the multiverse—and his soul. DC Comics, 2026. Item Code: ABSF02H Hardcover, 7X10, 160 pg, Full Color $24.99

3...2...1...Gone!

FIGHT COMICS Featuring Senorita Rio Volume 3	Savage Sword of Conan The Original Comics Omnibus Volume 2	THE ART OF FEEFAL
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. Also, don't forget our Mighty Marvel Sale with lots of discounted omnibus editions, and Marvel Epic Collections. Two new editions are listed below:

Mike Hoffman

Mike Hoffman's Eyrie Magazine #13-15 Set Signed #13 is Signed! The lucky issue #13 of the Magazine to Make You SCREAM! Packed with unusual, thought-provoking tales that tread new ground in Horror, brought to you by the legendary creator Mike "Von" Hoffman and his team of talented creators. Artists: Mike Hoffman, Robert Stewart, Rob Moran, Kenly Dillard, Nik Poliwko. Item Code: EYR05P Magazine, 8X11, 125 pg, b&w $26.85

Mike Hoffman's Tigress #1 Magazine First Ferocious Issue! The feral feline femme of a lost planet encounters strange creatures, aliens, and even star-lost Humans in this new SF Adventure series with art and story by fantasy art master Mike Hoffman. Hoffman International, 2026. Item Code: MHTIG01 Magazine, 8X11, 32 pg, b&w $8.95

Thor Rock Warrior #1 Magazine First Killer Issue! Signed by Mike Hoffman. Renowned fantasy and comics artist Mike Hoffman teams up with Canadian Actor, Musician & Bodybuilder Jon Mikl Thor to create a memorable and mythic adventure tale steeped in classic fantasy tradition! Hoffman International, 2026. Item Code: THOR01 Magazine, 8X11, 32 pg, b&w $8.95

Madame Tarantula #1 Magazine First Fearsome Issue! By Mike Hoffman and Barry Buchanan. The fearsome femme of the distant "Futurewest" battles the robot takeover of the World! A stunning Sci-Fi exploration of what may be coming—or is already here! Hoffman International, 2026. Item Code: MADT01 Magazine, 8X11, 32 pg, b&w $8.95

Madame Tarantula #3 Magazine Third Futuristic Issue! By Mike Hoffman, Enrico Teodorani and Antonio Conversano. The dark heroine of the far distant Futurewest battles robots and artificial lifeforms that are threatening to dominate the Earth! Hoffman International, 2026. Item Code: MADT03 Magazine, 8X11, 32 pg, b&w $8.95

Madame Tarantula #4 Magazine Fourth Futuristic Issue! The lone heroine of the distant Futurewest of 7000 AD encounters a strange community of what could actually be... Hippies? Item Code: MADT04 Magazine, 8X11, 52 pg, b&w $8.95

Coming Soon

Frank Frazetta 2027 Calendar The Godfather of Fantasy Art! The 2027 Frank Frazetta Wall Calendar celebrates Frank Frazetta’s iconic sword and sorcery art, featuring the Death Dealer, Conan, Darkwolf, and other legendary warriors. Printed on heavyweight matte paper, it showcases a different painting each month, plus a bonus artwork on the 2028 "year ahead" spread. The calendar comes packaged inside a protective slipcase envelope. Calendar measures 12" × 12" closed, and 12" × 24" when open. Ready to hang, right out of the package! Frazetta Girls, 2026. Due: Nov. Item Code: FRAZ27 Calendar, 12X12, 12 pg, Full Color $40.00

We currently have nineteen 2027 Calendars in stock, including Boris & Julie, Alphonse Mucha, Pin-Up History, and 3 Marvel titles!

Rare Books This Week!
EC ARCHIVES Weird Fantasy Complete 4 Volume Set	BURROUGHS BULLETIN New Series #5	GREATEST BATMAN STORIES EVER TOLD Vol 2 & GREATEST JOKER STORIES EVER TOLD Set
Vintage EC, all but the Fan Addict sets are from specialty EC publisher Russ Cochran: EC Fan Addict Set, 1971 authjorized facsimile with 5 Bulletins, certificate, patch, membership card and envelope. Lacks the EC button. We have two of these: RB9995. RB9986. $150ea Tales From the Crypt Complete Set, 5 hardcovers in slipcase 1000 pages, 1979. RB2101. $600, now $450 - this is the most desirable of all the Russ Cochran Complete EC sets. Tales from the Crypt Cover Portfolio, 1979. 30 10x15 prints. Fine Plus. RB5467. $200 Weird Fantasy Complete Set, 4 volumes,, 1980. RB94. $250. Another RB9205. $225 Weird Science Complete Set, 4 volumes,, 1980. RB9203. Another, RB9204. $225 Crime Suspenstories Cover Portfolio, 27 10x15 prints, 1984. RB5469. $150 - also available are two Mad Magazine sets And Celebrating Neal Adams: Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told, 1988. Hardcover. RB7170. $50 - and Set of 2 Softcovers: Greatest Joker Stories and Greatest Batman Stories RB6043. $50 Alter Ego: Best of the Fanzine (from the 1st 11 issues) and Comic Book Artist Collection (issues #1-5),  Set of 2. 2004. RB7976 $50 Phase 1, a classic vintage fanzine from 1971 with early Adams and other pro work. RB8892. $35

News & Notes

Star Wars - Just Arrived!
The massive Star Wars XXL edition arrived today! Collecting the entire Library from 1977-1979. Beautiful artwork by Howard Chaykin, Steve Leialoha, Rick Hoberg, Bill Wray, Frank Springer and more. 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.

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