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AMBEDO The Art of Tran Nguyen On our Cover Deluxe Hardcover, page edges in gold. Recommended. 120 paintings and drawings ROY G. KRENKEL FATHER OF HEROIC by this award-winning illustrator and fine artist. FANTASY A Centennial Celebration Born in Vietnam and raised in the States, she Our Highest Recommendation. By AndrewSte- is fascinated by creating traditional paintings ven Damsits, Barry in the realms of fantasy and surrealism. Tran Klugerman. A magnif- illustrates for magazines, books, product pack- icent, best-ever look aging, advertising and mural art. Her clients at Krenkel’s entire include Smithsonian magazine, Tiger Beer, the career. Oversized. World Wildlife Fund and Amazon, and galleries Loaded with previously across the world. Flesk, 2019. unpublished work. One AMBEH. HC, 9x12, 208pg, FC $40.00 of the most renowned fantasy artists of the Bill Sienkiewicz 20th century. Krenkel’s BILL SIENKIEWICZ REVOLUTION Vol 1 far-reaching influence Recommended. By Ben Davis. Introduction on--and work with--artists by Neil Gaiman. First of a three-volume series like Frazetta, Williamson, covering the 40-year career of the legendary Kaluta and Jeffrey Jones, artist. 40 individual deluxe reproductions of to name but a few, was previously unpublished paintings, drawings, immeasurable and sketches, and mixed media works from four cannot be overstated. Krenkel illustrated Edgar Rice decades of Sienkiewicz’s notebooks and Burroughs, Robert E. Howard and others--but much personal collection as well as other private of his work, full-blown paintings and illustrations, collections. Six Foot Press, 2019. often were unpublished and never seen by even his BSR01H. HC, 9x12, 224pg, FC $49.95 biggest fans. IDW, 2019. ROYKH. HC, 9x13, 304pg, PC $59.99 $49.99 BILL SIENKIEWICZ REVOLUTION Vol 1 Limited Edition Companion Signed Cover image: Color comp for Ace edition of Signed & numbered, 1000! Blue cloth-cov- Escape on Venus, March 1964. ©2019 ered traycase. Recommended. By Ben Davis. Introduction by Neil Gaiman. Contained in a FRANK E. SCHOONOVER AMERICAN VISIONS fabric-covered clamshell box is a collection of Highly Recommended. Foreword by Andrew J. Sordoni, 40 individual deluxe reproductions of previously III and Preface by Robert T. Horvath. A wonderful new unpublished paintings, drawings, sketches, and exhibition catalog from the mixed media works, Printed on heavy stock, Norman Rockwell Museum. most in full color. None of these plates are in The exhibition features the trade edition--and the trade edition is Schoonover’s paintings not in this. A companion set, with only the for such classic stories as interview and introduction repeated here and Kidnapped, Robinson Crusoe, printed as a separate, 10x13, 16-page booklet Swiss Family Robinson, and signed by the artist. Sienkiewicz explains and Ivanhoe, illustrations his influences and techniques and offers his for the novels of Zane Grey view on the future of comic book art. and Edgar Rice Burroughs. Six Foot Press, 2019. Schoonover’s long teaching BSR01D. HC, 10x13, FC $350.00 career is examined, as is his role in establishing the Delaware Art Museum and obtaining seminal Pyle works Look for the star symbol. These are items for its collection--as one of the original Pyle students him- that are deeply discounted from the original self. Original paintings, drawings, and studies, archival publisher’s price. Most of these items have photographs and examples of the artist’s daybooks and been closed out by the publisher and we have personal effects. Norman Rockwell Museum, 2018. limited copies. Buy now before they’re gone! FRANAV. SC, 8x9, 120pg, FC $30.00

TABLE OF CONTENTS News & Notes Artists & Illustration...... 4 Our cover feature for the Fall catalog, The Art of Mac Raboy came in late—now it’s Signed Sketchbooks...... 6 here on page 3. I Go Pogo page 3 has been a surprise seller; I hope Calla/Dover Comics & Graphic Novels...... 6 does more of these. I like Calendar Girls, too. Little Lulu by Jon Stanley is being Comic Book Archives...... 9 collected from the very beginning, in full color, by Drawn & Quarterly--Introduction Comic Strip Collections...... 12 by Margaret Atwood (Handmaid’s Tale)! Classic Comics White Sale ...... 13 We did a short list of 2019 Bestsellers in our latest Special Email on January 14th. Comic Reference & How-To...... 14 We also did a special Adult email in January, with new sale items and 2019 Adult Pulps & Pulp Fiction...... 15 Bestsellers. You can sign up on our website home page for future mailings or click Sanctum White Sale...... 16 on the small New Items Blog box under the banner to seem them on our blog. Due Statues & Fun Stuff...... 18 to restrictions, we don’t put our adult mailings on the blog. Collectors Supplies...... 18 The Classic Comics Press White Sale begins on page 13. Sanctum pulp reprints Pin-Up & Erotic Art...... 19 sale is on page 16. The IDW/Image Comics White Sale is relisted on page 24. Nude Photography...... 19 We’ve hired a new person to put Rare & Out of Print books on the website, most Adult DVDs...... 20 weeks. You’ll find a sampling on page 23. To keep up, see our weekly emails or go Coming Soon...... 21 on the website and click on the Rare & Out of Print section for the latest arrivals. Rare Books...... 23 We’re still working through the Jim Vadeboncoeur, Jr. collection plus special buys Don’t Miss These!...... 24 I have made. Just Arrived...... 30 Many excellent new items came in too late to list in our final 2019 catalog, so you’ll Key for price line codes find some great items here. InJust Arrived on page 30, I really like The Call of HC Hardcover Cthulhu, the new Robert Williams end-all art book, and Choke Gasp! The Best HCW Hardcover w/o dustjacket of 75 Years of EC Comics. SC Softcover You can download a catalog with clickable title links about 3-4 weeks before you PC Partial color receive a printed copy (if you are on our mailing list). You can click (or tap) on every FC Full color item title to get a longer description and several more scans. Got to our website and B&W Black & white you can download THIS catalog now. ~Bud F43 - Spring 2020

2 BudsArtBooks.com ♦ 530-273-2166 Featured New Items JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS 1680-1938 A massive fifteen-pound, oversize MAC RABOY Master of the Comics volume in a fancy box. Includes 17 The first-ever book on this fold-outs. Recommended. By Andreas hugely talented artist. Our High- Marks. 200 of the most exceptional Jap- est Recommendation. Introduc- anese woodblock prints in their historical tion by Roy Thomas. Beginning context. From the 17th-century decadent with his WPA etchings during the ukiyo-e to the decline and later resur- 1930s, Mac Raboy struggled to gence of prints in the early 20th century, survive the Great Depression and the images collected in this edition make eventually found his way into the up an unmatched record of the shifting comics. He perfected his art style mores and cultural development of Ja- on early stories of Dr. Voodoo, pan. From mystical mountains to snowy Zorro The Mystery Man, Bullet- passes, samurai swordsmen to sex workers in shop windows. man, Spy Smasher, The Green Taschen, 2019. Lama and especially, Captain JAPWBH. HC, 11x16, 622pg, FC $200.00 $180.00 Marvel Jr. Raboy went on to illustrate the Flash Gordon Sunday newspaper strip. Through extensive research and THE ART OF GAME OF THRONES interviews with son David Raboy, and several of Mac Huge oversized hardcover. Recom- Raboy’s Golden Age assistants, author Roger Hill brings mended. By Deborah Riley and Jody Mac Raboy, into focus. TwoMorrows, 2019. Revenson. Filled with gorgeous illustra- MACRAH. HC, 8x11, 160pg, FC $39.95 tions and artwork from HBO’s hit series, The Art of Game of Thrones is the defin- itive Game of Thrones art collection. The CALENDAR GIRLS, SEX GODDESSES, AND official collection of behind the scenes PIN-UP QUEENS OF THE 40S, 50S, AND 60S concept art and production design Vintage full color pin-up photography, from HBO’s landmark show. Chapters 1940s-1960s. Highly Recommended. examine Westeros, Essos, The Wall and Already a bestseller for us! It was the Beyond. Insight Editions, 2019. glamorous movie stars of the 1930s that ARTGTH. HC, 10x13, 432pg, PC $75.00 $65.00 first began the era of pin-up. Stars like GAME OF THRONES A Viewer’s Guide to The Betty Grable and Jean Harlow oozed sexualtiy--many even posed nude. By World of Westeros and Beyond the 1940s, this was a new phenome- The Complete Series. Recommend- non that sold millions of calendars and ed. By Myles McNutt. In two parts, the magazines--nudes, but provative, never book follows the story of the South, explicit, flirtatious but also freespirited. where kings and queens battle for the The images never crossed a certain moral line. And that’s Iron Throne, and of the North, where what we have here, from Marilyn Monroe to Bettie Page, the White Walkers and their army of the Diane Webber to Hollywood actresses moonlighting for some dead gather. Each character is pictured extra money. Schiffer, 2019. and described. Covering all eight CALGH. HCW, 8x10, 440pg, FC $50.00 $42.50 seasons: timelines, original essays, and photography. Chronicle Books, 2019. I GO POGO GAMETH. HC, 9x11, 288pg, FC $50.00 $42.50 Facsimile of the 1952 first edition. Highly Recommended. By Walt Kelly. SKY MASTERS OF THE SPACE FORCE This compilation features comics from Complete Sundays 1959-1960 Signed the election year of 1952, during which An absolutely must-have book. Pub- Pogo’s neighbors encouraged the reluc- lisher File Copy. Our Highest Recom- tant possum to run for president. Their mendation. Ferran Delgado, with the rallying cry, “I Go Pogo,” parodied Dwight Kirby Museum, for the first time compiles D. Eisenhower’s “I Like Ike” slogan and all the Sunday pages of Jack Kirby and provided real-life fans with a write-in Wally Wood’s Sky Masters. Plus bonus candidate. Dover, 2019. features. Amigo, 2018. . Out of Print IGOPO. SC, 6x9, 180pg, b&w $14.95 SKYMSH. HCW, 9x13, 128pg, FC $125.00 SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN Lo, This Monster Signed Hurt Edition Edition: Bumped Collects the rare magazine run #1-2, corners. SKYMSHR. $100.00 1968. Highly Recommended. In 1968, Compete Dailies: SKYMH. $49.99 $42.50 Spider-Man swung into a brand-new NEIL GAIMAN The Ocean at the End of the Lane magazine-sized format with John Romita Superbly and profusely illustrated. Sr. channeling film noir in his visuals Highly Recommended. By Neil Gaiman. and Stan Lee offering longer stories for Art by Elise Hurst. Once upon a time in a more mature readership, these were a rural English town, an eleven-year-old Spidey tales like nothing that had come girl named Lettie Hempstock showed a before! Richard Raleigh bids to be New little boy the most marvelous, dangerous, York’s next mayor--but will his campaign and outrageous things beyond his darkest be derailed by a monster running amok? imagination. But an ancient power has Then, the high-flying return of the Green been disturbed, and now invasive crea- Goblin! Plus, revisit the origin of Spider-Man as retold by Stan tures from beyond the known world are and his brother, Larry Lieber! Marvel, 2019. set loose. William Morrow, 2013. SPECLO. SC, 7x10, 136pg, PC $19.99 $17.99 . HC, 6x9, 328pg, Text/b&w NGOCH MARGE’S LITTLE LULU Working Girl $26.99 $22.99 Highly Recommended. By John Stan- RICK BAKER METAMORPHOSIS ley. Introduction by Margaret Atwood. Slipcased Set 1950-2019 The first in a five-volume best-of series, Highly Recommended. By Rick Baker. featuring an introduction from Margaret Foreword by John Landis. Preface by Atwood! First released in the 1940s Peter Jackson. Seven-time Academy and 1950s as Dell comics, Little Lulu as Award-winner Rick Baker’s 40-plus- helmed by John Stanley remains one year journey as a special makeup of the most entertaining works in the effects artist, best known for his creature medium. Little Lulu‘s comedy lies in the effects and designs. 1,600 four-color hilarious dynamic between its cast of images and original sketches to his characters. Lulu Moppet is an outspo- more than 70 film and television credits. ken and brash young girl who doesn’t Cameron Books, 2019. follow any rules--whether they’ve been set by her parents, the RICKBH. HC, 11x14, 736pg, PC $250.00 neighborhood boys, or society itself. Drawn & Quarterly, 2019. LITL01H. HC, 8x10, 312pg, FC $29.95 $26.95 BudsArtBooks.com ♦ 530-273-2166 3 Artists & Illustration ALFRED HITCHCOCK The Complete Films Highly Recommended. Edited by DC POSTER PORTFOLIO Frank Cho . Featur- Paul Duncan. This complete guide 20 removable posters. Highly Recommended ing 20 of most stunning to the Hitchcock canon is a movie Frank Cho’s pieces starring some of the greatest buff’s dream: from his 1925 debut The characters in comics history. Sand- Pleasure Garden to 1976’s swan song man’s Death, Supergirl, Harley Quinn Family Plot, this traces the filmmak- (six different), Poison Ivy, Wonder er’s entire life and career. Detailed Woman (2), Batman and friends, behind-the scenes essays for each someone very cute on a broomstick! of Hitchcock’s 53 movies, along with Each superbly colored and printed behind-the camera, on-set photos on high gloss, heavy stock paper. No including triumphs such as Rebecca, one draws beautiful women as well Vertigo, Rear Window, and Psycho, and as fun, story-telling artwork like Frank of course, The Birds. Taschen, 2019. does. DC, 2019. ALFHH. HC, 7x10, 688pg, PC $40.00 $35.00 DCPOF. SC, 12x16, 42pg, FC $24.99 $21.99 PILLOWY The Art of Dave Cooper Jim Lee: DCPOJ. Foreword by Tara McPherson. From Stanley “Artgerm” Lau: DCPOS. ea: $24.99 $21.99 his psychedelic cartoons to his critically acclaimed comic books and his vivid paintings, Dave Cooper is a unique artist DC WOMEN OF ACTION who fascinates. Here is his monograph, Handsome all-ages hardcover. Rec- encompassing illustrations, paintings, ommended. By Shea Fontana. Art by comics, toys, and animations. From his Karen Berger, Janice Chiang, Ramona first published cartoons, created when Fradon et al. This focuses on the fierce, he was a teenager, to his most recent oil strong, and independent heroes, along paintings and exhibitions, this beautiful with the real-life women creators integral compilation delivers an intimate look into Cooper’s life and to their development. Wonder Woman, work. Cernunnos, 2019. Adult Material. Lois Lane, Batgirl, Bumblebee, Hawkgirl, PILLH. HC, 9x11, 384pg, PC $65.00 $57.50 Black Canary, and many more, right down to the secondary but still important ART OF NOTHING 25 Years of Mutts and the Art of girls of the DC world. Each gets a full page, new illustration Patrick McDonnell Signed and a look at her career. Chronicle Books, 2019. Signed bookplate! Highly DCWOMH. HC, 8x10, 176pg, FC $29.95 $26.95 Recommended. Foreword by Eckhart Tolle. The award-winning FRANK THORNE’S GHITA An Erotic Treasury artist’s beloved comic strip is cel- Archival Edition 2 ebrated as well as his bestselling Recommended. By Frank Thorne. children’s classics, including Me In 1978, fresh off his run on Red Jane, The Gift of Nothing, South, Sonja, Frank Thorne created the lusty Hug Time, and Wag!, shot from warrior-goddess, Ghita, in a new adult- the original art. Also rare and never-before-seen artwork, pro- themed series published by Warren from posals, outtakes, developmental work, autobiographical com- 1984 to 1994. Last year, Hermes Press mentary, and an interview by Lynda Barry. Abrams, 2019. published the initial volume scanned ARTNHS. HC, 12x9, 240pg, PC $40.00 in full color. Now we have the second and final volume with the final two Ghita ART OF THE DEVIL An Illustrated History stories along with a bevy of extras. . By Demetrio Paparoni. Art Recommended All reproduced from Frank’s original by Hieronymus Bosch, Paul Cézanne, Sal- pen and ink originals. “The Thousand Wizards of Urd,” “The vador Dalí et al. Showcasing the past and Deadman’s Head,” plus the Sword of Eros Portfolio, a Ghita present portrayal of the Evil One in Western poster, Ghita 2000, an unpublished page, and 4 pages of and Eastern art, from the middle ages to to- unpublished storyboards. Hermes, 2019. Mature Readers. day. This looks at the history, symbols, and FTG02H. HC, 12x17, 144pg, FC $150.00 manifestations of the devil in the collective imagination. Here are artistic masterpieces, THE MARK OF ZORRO 100 Years of the Masked engravings, ancient documents, books, Avenger Deluxe posters, postcards, tarots, album covers, By James Kuhoric and Jason Ullmeyer. and more related to demons, the occult, and This limited-edition hardcover comes evil. Cernunnos, 2019. with an exclusive foil emblazoned dust ARTDEVH. HC, 8x10, 384pg, FC $45.00 $39.95 jacket, die-cut with Zorro’s trademark “Z.” The cover itself is an amazing CAPTAIN AMERICA 100 Project collage of classic comic book and pulp Out of print--Almost Gone! Recom- cover art that celebrates the enduring mended. All of Hero’s original covers heart and legend of Zorro. Other special to Marvel Comics’ Captain America #1 features of this edition include an 8x10 are here, with art by Alan Davis, Dave reproduction of rare classic Zorro art, Gibbons, Adam Kubert, George Pérez, perfect for framing, exclusive digital download codes for the Walter Simonson, Joe Sinnott, Terry original Zorro novel, The Curse of Capistrano by Johnston Dodson, Dwyer, Brereton, Joe Jusko, McCulley, and a download of the original Zorro film, The Mark and dozens more! There will be only one of Zorro, featuring Douglas Fairbanks! printing of this book ever! American Mythology Productions, 2019. The Hero Initiative, 2019. Out of Print. MARZD. HC, 9x12, 224pg, FC $69.99 CAP100. SC, 7x10, 112pg, FC $12.99 DC COMICS The Art of Jim Lee Vol 1 MARVEL MASTERWORK PIN-UPS Highly Recommended. Art by Jack Highly Recommended. By William Kirby, Steve Ditko, Steranko, Wind- Baker and Paul Levitz. This reveals the sor-Smith, Severin, Wood, De Carlo et al. impact Lee has had on the DC Comics Edited by Craig Yoe. As part of the fun of universe, including such characters as Silver Age comics, Marvel’s artists cre- Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, ated pin-ups of the most popular heroes along with his WildStorm heroes. From and villains! Now the best of these are roughs and storyboards to pencils and gathered for the first time! Included are finished color art spanning his Wild- rare examples of actual of Storm and DC career up to DC Comics’ original art The Thing, Spider-Man, and Dr. Strange. seminal New 52 relaunch in 2011, with Showcasing Spidey, Thor, Captain Amer- exclusive commentary by Lee. Plus ica, and more--all from the sixties. IDW, 2019. model designs, merchandise, and film work. DC, 2019. MARMPH. HC, 9x12, 120pg, PC $34.99 $29.99 DCARJ01H. HC, 9x12, 320pg, PC $39.99 $34.99

4 BudsArtBooks.com ♦ 530-273-2166 MIYAZAKIWORLD A Life in Art THE OTHER WORLD Asian Myth New in softcover. Recommended. By and Folklore Illustrations Susan Napier. Art by Hayao Miyazaki. Includes four fold-outs. Recom- The story of filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki’s mended. The Other World features the life and work, including his signifi- expressive works of fifty distinguished cant impact on Japan and the world. illustrators who are passionate about Profusely illustrated in both b&w and Asian myths and folklore. The book with a full color insert. Japanese culture contains single Illustrations and, for the and animation scholar Susan Napier featured stories, a series of illustra- explores the life and art of this extraor- tions and an interview with each artist. dinary Japanese filmmaker to provide a Includes Black Raven, White Swan by definitive account of his oeuvre. Napier insightfully illuminates Qu Lan; Momotaro--the Peach Boy by the multiple themes crisscrossing his work, from empowered Doyoon Kim; our favorite, The Goddess of Luop by Ye Luy- women to environmental nightmares to utopian dreams, cre- ing; The Rabbit, the Dragon King and the Turtle by Yeji Yun; ating an unforgettable portrait of a man whose art challenged The Hanrakgongyi Myth by Biogi; The Story of Cuoi by Tran Hollywood dominance and ushered in a new chapter of global Dac Trung; and two more. Gingko Press, 2019. popular culture. Yale, 2018. OTHWH. HC, 8x10, 240pg, FC $39.95 $34.95 MIYA. SC, 6x8, 306pg, PC $20.00 WALT DISNEY’S ULTIMATE INVENTOR The Genius of Ub Iwerks Recommended. By Don Iwerks and Leonard Maltin. Gorgeous never-be- fore-published photographs, many of technical equipment and sets, and fasci- nating personal memories celebrate the half-a-century career of Disney Legend Ub Iwerks, a self-taught animator who became the first to animate Mickey and Minnie Mouse in Steamboat Willie. But he went on to become an exceptional draftsman, prolific innovator, and all- THE MONSTER ART OF BASIL GOGOS around technical genius. He directly collaborated with Walt to Recommended. Produced under a partnership between create some of the most loved moments throughout film and FantaCo and Basil Gogos’ wife, Linda. They had access theme parks, using animatronics and specialty 360 degree to ALL of Basil’s private sketches and illustrations for some cameras! Disney Editions, 2019. of his most famous paintings, as well as many hundreds WDULTH. HC, 9x13, 224pg, PC $60.00 $49.99 of preliminary sketches for never published projects. This shows you how Basil used his sketches to create his WALT DISNEY’S NINE OLD MEN Masters of Animation: wonderful paintings--arranged by monster (Wolfman, The WDNINEH. HC, 12x10, 160pg, PC $50.00 $44.95 Creature, Dracula, Frankenstein, etc). His wife has written the introduction and has added commentary explaining WESTERN ART OF THE TWENTY-FIRST many of the images. This is both a book for fans of Basil CENTURY Cowboys Gogos and for artists who want a glimpse into the creative Recommended. By E. Ashley mind of one of the genre’s most beloved artists. This book Rooney. The first in a two-vol- was a labor of love for all involved. ume survey, readers are invited Fantaco Enterprises, 2019. to re-examine the history of MONBG. SC, 8x11, 200pg, PC $40.00 the West and its art through a multi-faceted contemporary lens. THE MONSTER ART OF BASIL GOGOS More than 40 artists are included Hardcover who reflect the tremendous Recommended. Fantaco Enterprises, 2019. diversity, depth, and breadth of a MONBGH. HCW, 8x11, 200pg, PC $100.00 field steeped in history. While some follow the traditions es- tablished by Remington and Russell, others seek to break from tradition, busting myths and bringing new insights and Stanley Kubrick artistic styles to the genre. Schiffer, 2019. These are part of the Making of a Masterpiece series, offering WESCH. HC, 9x8, 176pg, FC $34.99 a behind-the-scene glimpse into cinematic milestones. WESTERN ART OF THE TWENTY-FIRST STANLEY KUBRICK’S A CENTURY Native Americans CLOCKWORK ORANGE Recommended. E. Ashley With DVD. Includes: film stills, Rooney Second book in this behind-the-scenes photographs, two-volume survey. 30 more art- screenplay drafts, and other exclusive ists reflect the tremendous diver- material from Stanley Kubrick’s ar- sity, depth, and breadth of a field chives; background about the making steeped in history. The unifying of the film, interviews with Kubrick, theme is a common concern for and an illustrated biography and film- and commitment to their art and ography; a fold-out film poster; and a the West itself. In this volume, complete DVD of the remastered film. Based on the futuristic contemporary artists are featured novel by Anthony Burgess--a masterwork of cinematic whose work revolves around Native Americans. Native satire. Taschen, 2019. Americans still exist, and in many cases are thriving, as SKCOH. SC, 12x12, 96pg, Text/PC $35.00 they revive or maintain their culture. Schiffer, 2019. STANLEY KUBRICK’S BARRY LYNDON WESNAH. HC, 9x8, 144pg, FC $29.99 With DVD. Based on Thackeray’s pi- caresque novel of 1844, the story of a WILDEST DREAM Gary Panter social-climbing opportunist who suc- Limted. Gary Panter, punk cartoonist ceeds in marrying a beautiful aristo- from Slash magazine and Pee-Wee’s Play- crat far above his social station, only house, unleashes 174 pages of sketch- to see his gains undone by avarice book mayhem from the past 45 years. and spite. Considered to be not only Wildest Dream’s intense purple and neon among Kubrick’s finest achievements color scheme references beatnik mimeo but a cinematic masterpiece without zines, New Wave style, and No Wave equal. Includes film stills, behind-the- attitude. Published by Brooklyn comic store scenes photographs, screenplay drafts, and other exclusive Desert Island, this reminds us of Crumb material from Stanley Kubrick’s archives; background about sketchbooks--one page comics, gag illus- the making of the film, interviews with Kubrick, and an illus- trations, a few goofy nudes, experiments trated biography and filmography; a fold-out film poster; and a inking, weird aliens, cosmic stuff, early fanboy illos. complete DVD of the remastered film. Taschen, 2019. Floating World Comics, 2019. SKBLH. SC, 12x12, 96pg, Text/PC $35.00 WILDRH. HC, 5x7, 176pg, FC $24.95

BudsArtBooks.com ♦ 530-273-2166 5 Signed Sketchbooks PEEVE DU JOUR Signed with Sketch ART OF FRANCHESCO 2019 Sketchbook Signed with small drawing, from the verteran Dis- Quite a bit of nude variations. Recommended. Signed ney comics illustrator. in silver on the cover. Franchesco is best known for his Recommended. By Bob gorgeous women drawn for Grimm Fairy Tales like Alice in Foster. Foreword by Floyd Wonderland, Godstorm and more. Lots of variations, from Norman, Afterword by Bill clothed to nude, alone to multiple figures. “Kiss,” Vampirella Spicer. Lucky for us, Bob and Elvira. Franchesco, 2019. Mature Readers. Foster has become an AFR19S. SC, 7x10, 32pg, FC $20.00 expert in the many, minor WILLIAM STOUT MONSTERS annoyances of life. Bob’s not a a grump, he just #6 Sketchbook Signed Signed & numbered, 950! Highly happens to be an astute Recommended. By William Stout. A wonderful, wide observer of humanity. He variety of monster, cave girl and villian drawings, including may not be as forgiving all 6 of Dr. Frankenstein’s Hammer monsters, plus a por- as the next person, but his measured annoy- trait of Peter Cushing, four stop motion animation scenes ance at incompetence is always fun. cut from “When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth.” and other Bob Foster, 2019. scenes from Pan’s Labryrinth, Svengali, Penny Dreadful, PEEVS. SC, 5x9, 60pg, Text/b&w $15.00 The Mummy, and more. Terra Nova, 2019. BOB FOSTER’S CHRISTMAS CARDS WSM06. SC, 8x11, 52pg, b&w $15.00 Signed W/Drawing: BOBFS. $20.00 See our website or inquire for more William Stout Sketchbooks. Comics & Graphic Novels ALGERNON BLACKWOOD’S The Willows Recommended. Adapted by Nathan BATMAN THE 1989 MOVIE ADAPTATION Carson. Art by Sam Ford. This immortal Each page opens to the original novella of extra-dimensional weirdness on b&w art on left, finished color art the Danube comes to vivid life in graphic on right. Highly Recommended. By comic form thanks to the incredibly de- Dennis O’Neil. Art by Jerry Ordway. tailed black-and-white linework of talented Beautifully adapted, for many, this newcomer, Sam Ford. Two adventurous opened the door to a whole new world women, one British, one Swedish, en- of sequential storytelling. It features counter strange horrors in the Hungarian the complete original artwork, using wilderness of 1907. high-quality scans of Ordway’s orig- Floating World Comics, 2019. inal, never-before-seen, black-and- ALGW. SC, 8x10, 72pg, b&w $12.95 white artwork, side-by-side with each finished full color page. DC, 2019. THE WILLOWS AND OTHER NIGHTMARES Illuminated BATMAH. HC, 7x11, 144pg, FC $19.99 $17.99 Editions: Oversized limited edition in deluxe slipcase. HC, 9x12, 168pg, PC WILLH. $100.00 BLACK ORCHID AMBER BLAKE New Edition of the 1988-89 series. Recommended. By Jade Lagardére. Recommended. Before introducing the Art by Butch Guice. First published by modern version of The Sandman, Neil Glenat in France in 2017. Amber Blake Gaiman wrote this dark tale that reinvent- was only a child when she was recruited ed a strange DC Comics super hero in the to the Cleverland Institute, a school for Vertigo mold. Featuring spectacular art gifted children, where she was promised by Dave McKean. After being viciously a bright future. But predators hide in murdered, Susan Linden is reborn as the the school’s administration and, on the Black Orchid, a ghostly, ethereal hybrid of verge of exposing them, Amber finds plant and human. She avenges her own herself fleeing for her life from the very death while she tries to reconcile human man who recruited her. IDW, 2019. Mature Readers. memory and botanical origins. DC, 2019. Mature Readers. AMBBL. SC, 8x11, 112pg, FC $17.99 $16.50 BLAOR. SC, 7x10, 176pg, FC $19.99 $17.99 ANIMAL FARM THE GRAPHIC NOVEL BUYAN THE ISLE OF THE DEAD Adapted and illustrated by Odyr. A full Recommended. By Martin Etxeberria painted graphic adaptation of George and Xabier Etxeberria. Art by Aritz True- Orwell’s timeless allegorical novel. “All ba. Set in the midst of the Mongolian animals are equal, but some animals invasion of medieval Russia, Buyan tells are more equal than others.” In 1945, a powerful story of love and loss as one George Orwell, called “the conscience man embarks on a dangerous quest, of his generation,” created an enduring, fighting his way through soldiers, spirits, devastating story of new tyranny re- and even ancient gods. Determined to placing old, and power corrupting even be reunited with his wife, Maansi travels the noblest of causes. Today it is all too toward the sea in search of the mythical clear that Orwell’s masterpiece is still island of the dead--Buyan. But the path to Buyan is fraught fiercely relevant wherever cults of personality thrive, truths with warriors, religious zealots, and ancient spirits who have are twisted by those in power, and freedom is under attack. been angered by the war. Insight Comics, 2019. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2019. BUYAH. HC, 9x11, 208pg, FC $29.99 $26.99 . HC, 8x10, 175pg, FC $22.00 ANIFH $19.99 DAWN / VAMPIRELLA BARBARELLA Vol 3 Burning Down the House New from the master of good-girl By Mike Carey. Art by Kenan Yarar. art. Recommended. Joseph Michael Barbarella has been lied to. Worse, Linsner, the celebrated creator of Dawn, she’s been weaponized, and someone’s writes and illustrates the first-ever cross- going to answer for that, for sure. (Well, over event teaming her with--and pitting assuming she survives the judgement of her against--horror icon Vampirella! the Esseverine sun-giants, and an armada When the silver-tongued demon Masodik of a thousand ships...) 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A MATTÉO Book Two 1917-1918 From the creator of The Reprieve & rare graphic novel that defies the obvious Flight of the Raven. Recommended. and clichéd--a mysterious adventure By Jean-Pierre Gibrat. In this tour-de- that you won’t be able to put down, force from award winning writer/artist with a poetic script and delicate and yet Jean-Pierre Gibrat, the honor and hip, fashionable artwork. New York, 1954: On the roof of an glory sought in the Great War (seen in apartment building, a young woman patiently tends bees Book One of this series) have become and seems only an observer of life. Across the street lives a mutilated and blurred memories. The kingpin of crime, isolated except for one mysterious weekly October Revolution in Russia creates outing. What links these two? Euro Comics, 2019. hope in the hearts of the oppressed GRAMH. HC, 7x9, 96pg, FC $19.99 $17.99 and draws in Mattéo, the son of a GRIMM TALES OF TERROR 2019 HALLOWEEN Spanish anarchist. 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BudsArtBooks.com ♦ 530-273-2166 7 RACHEL RISING Omnibus Signed Recommended. By Terry Moore. SKY HAWK Rachel rises from the grave to track Highly Recommended. Two down her own murderer in this chilling defeated samurai are exiled from tale of violence and suspense, from Japan and come to America to the creator of Strangers in Paradise start anew. Ending up in Crow Ter- and Echo. A complete and massive ritory in North America, they rescue softcover, specially signed for us by a young mother and her baby, Terry Moore. With the help of a 10-year encounter Crazy Horse, chief of old serial killer carrying the remains the Oglalas, and their battle skills of Satan’s sword, and a sister who is quickly win the respect of Indians literally the first woman ever to exist, on both sides of the war. One is Rachel uncovers the wicked secrets of an expert at ju jitsu and prefers a small town Manson. 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SC, 8x11, 64pg, FC $5.99 incredible story of the origins of a unit STRANGELANDS Vol 1 Love and Chaos that would become legendary during Collects Strangelands #1-4. Recommended. By Darcie the Second World War, and remains to Little Badger and Magdalene Visag- this day one of the finest Special Forc- gio. Art by Guillermo Sanna. From an es in the world. It’s 1941 and Europe is Eisner-nominated author, an unusual under the Nazi heel. Great Britain still story of two strangers finding them- holds out, but the situation worsens selves inextricably tied together by in- with every passing day. And in North explicable superpowers. Fighting their Africa, gateway to the Middle East connection could mean destroying the and its immense oil reserves, Rommel world. They cannot touch--but they now threatens Egypt, keystone of British defences. In those cannot get too far away from one an- desperate times, three unconventional officers band together to other either, though they’d love to. 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Hana, the Heavy Metal’s legendary character final- orphaned daughter of Korean farmers, and ly gets her own ongoing series courtesy Kenichi, son of a great samurai leader, have of writer Alex de Campi (No Mercy, little in common except for a mutual disdain Semiauto Magic) and artist Stephane for the other. But these young warriors Roux (Power Girl) delivering another will have to work together when an army tale of the immortal warrior’s quest to invades the island with shocking news: the avenge injustice. Alex Ross provides Shogun has returned and the Island is expected to pay fealty two beautiful cover selections, launching in exchange for protection from a new threat...a mutated horde this character into her greatest adven- that threatens to wipe out all humanity. Boom!, 2019. ture--Comics! RONISL. SC, 7x10, 112pg, FC $19.99 $17.99 Heavy Metal Magazine, 2019. SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH Vol 1 TAAR01. 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8 BudsArtBooks.com ♦ 530-273-2166 Comic Book Archives ABSOLUTE BATMAN CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS Slipcase Set The Dark Knight The Master Race By Marv Wolfman. Art by George Collects the series #1-9, all variant Perez. Since the Justice League of covers and tons of bonus material. America first met their Earth-2 counter- Recommended. By Frank Miller. Art by parts, the Justice Society, the concept Andy Kubert. Three decades after The of a world-shaking “Crisis” has been Dark Knight Returns, Miller has returned a defining part of DC history. Now, for with a third chapter. It’s three years since the first time, DC packs one (huge) anyone has seen Gotham City’s guardian. box with every Crisis tale leading up Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Super- to and including the Crisis On Infinite man but now an army of unimaginable Earths! Six previously existing collected power, led by Superman’s daughter, is editions--in hardcover for the first time--with preparing to claim Earth as their new world. Nearly 200 pages eight new hardcover collections that spot- of variant covers by a huge number of top artists, plus unused light the most important heroes of the 1980s covers, preliminary art and much more. DC Comics, 2019. Crisis on Infinite Earths! DC, 2019. ABSMH. HC, 9x13, 624pg, FC $125.00 $105.00 CRISH. HCW, 7x10, 1000pg, FC $500.00 ABSOLUTE SWAMP THING By Alan Moore Vol 1 $375.00 Slipcased Hardcover. Alan Moore made THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN The Wake his debut in the U.S. comic book market Collects the twelve-part miniseries, with the revitalization of the Swamp 2018-19. By Louise Simonson. Art by Thing. Moore’s critically acclaimed Cat Staggs, Joel Ojeda et al. The death Swamp Thing stories are now collected of Superman was an event that shocked with brand-new coloring. In 1983, an the world. But not every story from that English writer joined a trio of American unforgettable day has been told. 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By Harvey in Flash Comics #1 in 1940; “Introduc- Kurtzman, Jack Davis, Wally Wood, ing The Thorn” in 1947 by Kanigher & John Severin, George Evans, Alex Kubert; the Silver Age Showcase #4 Toth et al. Legendary writer/artist/ origin in 1956 and five more stories from editor Harvey Kurtzman collaborates the sixties, all by Carmine Infantino; first with some of the greatest comics art- appearances of all three Flashes and 100 ists of all time, in addition to creating pages of never-before-reprinted stories! his own solo stories and covers. Here Commentary from Mark Waid, Roy are some of the finest war stories Thomas, Dan Didio...and much more! DC, 2019. ever told, covering the history of war- FLAYH. HC, 7x11, 400pg, FC $29.99 $26.99 fare, from Caesar and the Civil War, to WWII and Korea! BATMAN BY SCOTT SNYDER & Toth’s “Thunderjet” is considered a highpoint of the artist’s GREG CAPULLO Omnibus Vol 1 work and a rare appearance at EC. Dark Horse, 2019. Collects #1-33. Recommended. By ECFC02H. HC, 8x11, 184pg, FC $49.99 $39.99 Scott Snyder. Art by Greg Capullo. Scott EC ARTIST LIBRARY Vol 4 Slipcased Set Snyder’s best-selling iconic Batman run Four books in slipcase. Highly gets collected in an omnibus format for Recommended. By Al Feldstein, the first time! Scott Snyder andGregg Harvey Kurtzman, et al. Collects four Capullo’s stunningly drawn Batman outstanding volumes in The New York stories--from Court of Owls to Zero Year- Times best-selling series. The best -are presented together in this hard cover comics of the 1950s in crisp black and omnibus collection. Batman discovers white reproductions: Grave Business a vast conspiracy with roots deep in the by Graham Ingels, Forty Whacks by past of Gotham city. This collection covers a range of foes Jack Kamen, The High Cost of Dying both old and new as readers follow Batman’s adventures from by Reed Crandall, and The Living the pen of Scott Snyder. DC, 2019. Mummy by Jack Davis. More than BATOM01H. HC, 7x11, 900pg, FC $125.00 $105.00 100 stories and more than 800 pages, BERSERK DELUXE EDITION Vol 3 plus bonus features and insightful commentary from EC Collects #7-9.Genuine leather binding, scholars in each book. Fantagraphics, 2019. massive 700 pages. By Kentaro Miura. ECAL04H. HC, 7x10, 824pg, b&w $99.99 $84.99 Kentaro Miura’s Berserk has reigned in Vol 3 Slipcased Set: four books. ECAL03H. darkness for three decades, creating an in- $99.99 $84.99 ternational legion of acolytes and inspiring anime TV series and feature films, video ATOM BOMB AND OTHER STORIES and card games, and a phalanx of related 39 complete stories from 1952-65. products. The hundred-year war between Our Highest Recommendation. the kingdoms of Midland and Tudor When artist Wallace Wood teamed up nears an end as the legendary Band with writer/editor Harvey Kurtzman to of the Hawk mercenaries, led by the create stories, the result was some of charismatic Griffith and his fearless the best war stories ever. Together, they berserker champion Guts, turn the delivered outstanding, deeply human tide in Midland’s favor. But impending battle tales from the Roman Legions, victory ignites a secret war... Napoleon, the Civil War, World War Dark Horse, 2019. Mature Readers. I and II, on up to Korea. This volume BER03H. HCW, 7x10, 704pg, FC collects all their combat tales for EC’s $49.99 $39.99 Two-Fisted Tales and Frontline Combat. Fantagraphics, 2020. Vols 1, 2 Deluxe: BER01H, 02H. ea: $49.99 $39.99 ATOMBH. HC, 7x10, 268pg, b&w $35.00 $29.99

BudsArtBooks.com ♦ 530-273-2166 9 MARVEL MASTERWORKS Doctor Strange Vol 9 Fleetway Picture Library Highly Recommended. By Roger Stern, J.M. DeMatteis et al. Art by Classics Presents Marshall Rogers, Paul Smith, Gene JET-ACE LOGAN Colan, Michael Golden et al. The tales Recommended. Art by Ron Turner feature the return of classic enemies like and Kurt Ceasar. Four stories from Nightmare, Baron Mordo and Dormam- 1961-63. “The Piebald Men,” “Evil in mu, introduce Morgana Blessing, team Orbit,” “Times 5,” and “Power from Stephen Strange with Brother Voodoo, Beyond.” From the pages of Thriller send him back in time to ancient Egypt Picture Library. This digest format alongside the Fantastic Four and to was perfect, with just two large World War II with Nick Fury and draw panels on each page. Ron Turner is Clea into a war for the Dark Dimension. regarded as one of the most innova- Also: Brent Anderson, Kevin Nowland and Charles Vess tive and stylish UK sci-fi illustrators. each do an issue! Marvel, 2019. Book Palace, 2019. MMD09H. HC, 7x10, 336pg, FC $75.00 $65.00 FLJET. SC, 7x9, 272pg, b&w $34.99 MARVEL MASTERWORKS Ghost Rider Vol 1 LARRIGAN Collects Marvel Spotlight #5-12, Highly Recommended. Arturo Del 1971; Ghost Rider #1-5, 1973. By Gary Castillo was able to craft images of Friedrich, Roy Thomas et al. Art by Jim enormous depth and beauty through Mooney, Mike Ploog et al. In 1972, one cross-hatched pen lines, creating of the most iconic characters in comic subtle patterns and textures, juxta- book history, the flame-skulled Ghost posed with bold chiaroscuro lighting, Rider, burned his demonic presence which was utterly unique in comics. into readers’ minds. It all begins here Gritty, realistic western in the class of when Johnny Blaze makes a deal with Clint Eastwood and The Man With No the devil to save his friend’s life. The Name. Book Palace, 2019. payment? Transformation into the Ghost FLLAR. SC, 7x9, 272pg, b&w $34.99 Rider. The stories that follow will take the horror hero to Hell to battle Satan, pit him against the GHOSTS Classic Monsters of tempting Witch-Woman and team him with Daimon Hellstrom, Pre-Code Horror Comics Son of Satan. And meet Spider-Man. Marvel, 2019. Introduction by John Rozum. Highly MMG01H. HC, 7x10, 328pg, FC $75.00 $65.00 Recommended. Edited by Steve Banes. MARVEL VISIONARIES STEVE DITKO From the terror team that curdled your Primarily from the 1960s. Highly Rec- blood with Haunted Horror, Zombies, ommended. By Stan Lee and Steve Dit- Haunted Love, and Mummies, Ghosts ko. The first artist to bring Spider-Man to is the latest and ghastly greatest in life, Ditko also helped create characters the Chilling Archives of Horror Comics such as Doctor Octopus, the Lizard, the collections. Appalling apparitions, formi- Vulture, and dozens more of Spider-Man’s dable phantoms, shivery spooks, and classic villains. Ditko also drew the adven- evil wraiths with much more than just tures of Doctor Strange and his bizarre revenge on their murdered minds! IDW, 2019. otherworldly threats and The Hulk, Iron GHOS. SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $24.99 $21.99 Man, Daredevil, Speedball, all featured in LADY DEATH RULES Vol 2 Hardcover Signed stories here from the early days of Marvel. Signed by Pulido & limited, 250! By Plus several pre-hero mini-masterpieces Brian Pulido, Mike Maclean. Art by of fantasy. Marvel, 2019. Dheeraj Verma. Lady Death awakes from MARVSD. SC, 7x10, 344pg, FC $34.99 $29.99 a 20-year, spell-induced slumber and finds Jack Kirby: MARVJK. herself in the fiery pits of Hell! Featuring John Buscema 1948 to 1998: MARVJB. the alluring (often nude) and cruel diva of John Romita Sr.: MARVJR. death. Sex, violence, and very, very bad Stan Lee: 1941-1995, 1962-1972. MARVSL. behavior. Collects Lady Death: Oblivion Roy Thomas: MARVRT. ea: $34.99 $29.99 Kiss #1, Merciless Onslaught #1, Lady Death: Unholy Ruin #1 and Lady Death: PLANET OF THE APES Omnibus After the Fall By Michael Moreci, Caleb Monroe et Apocalyptic Abyss #1. al. Art by Damian Couceiro and Tony Coffin Comics, 2019. Mature Readers. Parker. Taking place 1300 years before LADR02HS. HC, 7x10, 192pg, FC $54.99 the original Planet of the Apes movies, See page 22 for Softcover and regular hardcover. Ape and Human societies have reached LADY DEATH MASTERPIECES The Art of Lady Death a new golden age, but peace never lasts Vol 1 Signed by Brian Pulido & limited, 2500! for long. Ripples of dissent are spreading LDM01HS. HCW, 10x13, 200pg, FC $79.99 in both the Ape and Human ranks and when a mysterious assassin guns down LADY DEATH PVC Diorama Statue: the beloved Lawgiver, tensions will reach LADYDE. 9” tall, FC $55.00 a boiling point! Boom!, 2019. LADY DEATH Naughtier!: Limited, 1000. Mature Readers. PLAOA. SC, 7x10, 352pg, FC $39.99 LDNAH. HCW, 9x12, 48pg, FC $40.00 RED SONJA The Complete Gail Simone Omnibus

Signed & limited, 250! Mature Readers. LDNAHS. $60.00 Collects #0-18 of Volume 2, 2013-15. Recommended. By LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT Michael Golden Gail Simone. Art by Highly Recommended. By Dennis Walter Geovani and O’Neil, Gerry Conway et al. Art by Jack Jadson. Collects Michael Golden. The 1970s stories star- all of Gail Simone’s ring Batman featuring the slick artwork amazing work on Red of Michael Golden are collected for the Sonja in one beautiful first time, including appearances by the oversized volume. Gail Demon and Man-Bat and stories never Simone (Batgirl, Birds before collected. Golden is renowned of Prey) gives the iconic for his design skills and unique inter- fantasy heroine a fresh pretation of Batman and other heroes, new attitude! Queen of as seen in these early stories, written the Plagues, The Art of by well-known comics writers including Blood and Fire, and The Forgiving Monsters. Dynamite, 2019. Dennis O’Neil, Gerry Conway and REDGSH. HC, 8x12, 528pg, FC $49.99 $44.99 Mike W. Barr. I would compare his work to that of Michael RED SONJA Kaluta and Berni Wrightson. It’s excellent, and the stories are also very good. DC Comics, 2019. The Complete Gail Simone Omnibus Signed Signed by Simone. Dynamite, 2019. LEGDMH. HC, 7x10, 248pg, FC $29.99 $26.99 REDGSHS. HC, 8x12, 528pg, FC $75.00 10 BudsArtBooks.com ♦ 530-273-2166 SILVER AGE CLASSICS OUTER SPACE Vol 2 Collects #22-25,1959 and Space War #1, 1959. By Steve Ditko, Carl Burgos, Maurice Whitman, Matt Baker, et al. Rocco Mastroserio, Pat Masulli, Charles Nicholas, Paul Reinman, Dick Giordano et al, plus the always fine Al Williamson does one story. Check out Spaceman, Machine Men of Mars, Unwanted World, The Incredible Giants, A Visit to Venus, Abandon Spaceship and much more. PS Artbooks, 2019. SAOS02H. HC, 7x10, 184pg, FC $45.99 Pre-Code Classics SPIDER-MAN LIFE STORY ATOMIC WAR! & CAPTAIN COURAGEOUS Vol 1 Collects #1-6. Recommended. In 1962 1952-53. Recommended. By Ken Rice, Lou Cameron, Peter Parker was bitten by a radioactive Jim McLaughlin et al. This four-issue run focuses on the spider. 57 years have passed in the big End of Everything with mushroom clouds, bombs the real world since that event. To celebrate size of city blocks, and catastrophic floods. Great work by Marvel’s 80th anniversary, Chip Zdarsky Lou Cameron in every issue and on multiple stories, too. and Spider-Man legend Mark Bagley spin Plus a real oddity from 1942, the 64-page one-shot Cap- a unique Spidey tale--an entire history of tain Courageous, packed with forgotten superheroes and Spider-Man from beginning to end, set adventurers in wartime stories. PS Artbooks, 2019. against the key events of the decades PCAW01H. HC, 7x10, 216pg, FC $51.99 through which he lived! Marvel, 2019. SPIDEL. SC, 7x10, 208pg, FC $24.99 $21.99 MYSTERIES WEIRD AND STRANGE Vol 2 Collects #6-11, 1954-55. Art by Jay Disbrow, Iger Shop. SUPERMAN / BATMAN 80 Years Slipcase Set All work here is by unknown Iger Shop creators, though Highly Recommended. An amazing 27 they do capture the style of Jack Kamen and Al Feldstein complete stories. We really like these quite well as they churned this work out, trying to out-gore important, pivotal Batman tales, such as the competition. Stories include Howling Horror, Death’s the first Two-Face (1942), the first Riddler Rehearsal, Evil Disguise, The Kill, One Was Human, The (1948), Clayface in 1961, Neal Adams’ Sea Goblins, etc. PS Artbooks, 2019. Man-Bat in 1970, Jerry Siegel and Joe PCMW02H. HC, 7x10, 184pg, FC $51.99 Shuster’s Slam Bradley, Simon & Kir- by’s 1942 debut of The Boy Commandos, Vol 1 #1-5, 1953-54. PCMW01H. $45.99 Pow-Wow Smith--a beautifully-drawn SPACE ADVENTURES Vol 1 western by Carmine Infantino in 1949, Collects #1-5, 1952-53. Art by John Bell et al. There’s Manhunter by Archie Goodwin and Walt two-fisted spacemen, long legged space gals, cute alien Simonson, and far more. girls, lots of robots and spaceship battles. Rex Clive and SUBAH. HC, 7x11, 798pg, FC $59.98 $49.98 The Space Rangers are in each issue. Young Dick Gior- GOLDEN AGE MARVEL COMICS OMNIBUS Vol 1 dano’s first work appears here. Issue #1 begins with a Collects Marvel Comics #1 & Marvel bang, with the world on fire! Here’s The Mad-Man of Mars, Mystery #2-12, 1939-1940. Our I Married A Monster From Outer Space, War Between the Highest Recommendation. By Bill Worlds... PS Artbooks, 2019. Everett, Carl Burgos, Paul Gustavson, PCSPA01H. HC, 7x10, 184pg, FC $45.99 Alex Schomberg, Frank R. Paul, Jack STRANGE SUSPENSE STORIES Kirby et al. In 1939 a new voice hit the Collects #1-5, 1952-53. Highly Rec- newsstands and changed the comic-book ommended. Art by Mike Sekowsky et world forever: Marvel Comics #1, with its al. George Evans is doing work here blazing Human Torch cover, and the first as good as anything at EC. Bernard appearance of The Sub-Mariner! Plus Baily, does at least one cover and more eclectic heroes: The Angel, Electro, some stories. Bob Powell is giving it The Ferret...and Subby/Torch battle his usual 100%. Written with more plot issues #8-10, Alex Schomberg’s first covers, and a classic and better dialogue--an exceptional Angel cover by Jack Kirby on #12. Marvel, 2019. pre-code title. PS Artbooks, 2019. GOLM01H. HC, 7x11, 848pg, FC $150.00 $125.00 PCSS01BH. HC, 7x10, 184pg, FC TIMELY’S GREATEST The Golden Age Human $45.99 Torch by Carl Burgos Omnibus THE BEYOND Vol 1 The Torch stories & covers from Collects #1-5,1950-51. Recom- Marvel Mystery #1-34, Human Torch mended. By Warren Kremer, Mike #2-7, All Winners #1-4, LOTS more. Sekowsky, Ace Baker et al. Above 1939-54. Highly Recommended. By Carl average artwork, top-tier cover art, and Burgos, with Bill Everett. He was a cre- lots of babes. Publisher Ace kicked off ation of cutting-edge science in a world their horror comics line with this title that was terrified by his burning visage. and a solid lineup of creators. Stories In this first-time-ever collection of every include The Frenzy of Shiela Lord, Big Human Torch tale from the character’s Top Nightmare, Cult of the Undead, debut through Carl Burgos’ April 1942 Keeper of the Flames (he’s a skeleton, induction into the war effort--plus his rare naturally), Behind the Locked Door, post-war and 1950s “superhero revival” stories. Marvel, 2019. The Reluctant Ghost, etc. PS Artbooks, 2019. TIMGAHTH. HC, 7x11, 1032pg, PC $150.00 $125.00 PCTB01H. HC, 7x10, 184pg, FC $45.99 TIMELY’S GREATEST The Golden Age Simon & Kirby Omnibus Our Highest Recommendation. Joe Si- SAVAGE AVENGERS Vol 1 City of Sickles mon and Jack Kirby became known for Recommended. By Gerry Duggan. innovative storytelling, powerful artwork Art by Mike Deodato. The most savage and hit characters. They created some of team in the Marvel Universe! Wolverine! the 1940s’ most enduring creations, first Venom! Elektra! Punisher! And Conan the at Timely and later at DC. Here is their Barbarian! Superbly drawn. Conan has entire Timely output--all the material they returned to the Marvel Universe, and his contributed to from: Captain America #1- new adventures begin here. What is the 10, Marvel Mystery (the Vision) #12-25, City of Sickles? Who is the Marrow God? USA #1--3, Human Torch #2, the incredi- How is the Hand involved? The roughest bly rare Red Raven #1 and more. Marvel, 2019. and most dangerous characters rumble TIMGASKH. HCW, 8x11, 840pg, PC $150.00 $125.00 through this new title. Marvel, 2019. The Golden Age Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett The Pre-War SAVAV01. SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $15.99 Years Omnibus: TIMGASH. $150.00 $125.00 BudsArtBooks.com ♦ 530-273-2166 11 THE ULTIMATE SKY DOLL By Alessandro Barbucci and Barbara Comic Strip Collections Canepa. A brand new edition of the sci-fi fantasy opera, Sky Doll, collecting the first COMICS REVUE PRESENTS DEC 2019 four volumes in English for the first time. Now with Hogarth’s Drago, in color. The jacket inside reveals a beautifully Highly Recommended. By Mac Raboy, drawn Sky Doll poster. In the far future Burne Hogarth, Warren Tufts, et al. Com- and a parallel universe to ours, lives a plete stories in this issue: Flash Gordon sweet life-like android called Noa, a Sky by Dan Barry and Fred Kida, 1971; Doll. She’s an artificial being without Rick O’Shay by Stan Lynde, 1976: Hip- rights, created to serve. But fleeing her shot stops Smoking! and Sir Bagby from life of servitude, Noa realizes she is more 1962. New addition Garth continues, by than an android. Titan Comics, 2019. Mature Readers. Peter O’Donnell (Modesty Blaise); Buz ULTSH. HC, 9x12, 208pg, FC $49.99 $39.99 Sawyer by Roy Crane, 1968; & much more. Manuscript Press, 2019. VAMPIRELLA Vol 2 1969 Replica Edition CR1219. SC, 8x10, 128pg, PC $19.95 Limited. By Forrest J. Ackerman, Nick Cuti, Don Glut, Bill Parente et al. This See our website or inquire for more Comics Revue. Limited Replica Edition of Vampirella #2 ELMO 1 DAILY COMIC STRIPS 1946-48 Signed is exactly what you got off the newstand Signed & numbered by the author. in 1969! Every story and advertisement. Recommended. By Cecil Jensen. In- Artists this issue are Mike Royer, Ernie troduction by Frank M. Young. Creat- Colon, Billy Graham, William Barry, ed by journeyman political cartoonist Jerry Grandenetti, Dick Piscopo and Cecil Jensen in 1946. Elmo was the Tony Williamson. Seven stories, includ- right idea at the wrong time--Jensen ing “Queen of Horror,” “Down to Earth,” was exiled from his own strip within “The Octopus.” Dynamite, 2019. two years. Quirky humor, surprising VAMR02. Magazine, 8x11, 66pg, b&w $6.99 violence, craven characters, beautiful Vol 1 1969 Replica Edtion: VAMP01. $ 6.99 young ladies. Labor of Love, 2019. EL01S. SC, 8x8, 175pg, b&w $14.99 WHAT IF? CLASSIC The Complete Collection Vol 2 Collects What If? #13-15, 17-23 1978- KRAZY & IGNATZ 1916-1918 79. By Roy Thomas & Marv Wolfman, art Geroge Herriman Library. Oversized. by John Buscema, Carmin Infantino et Highly Recommended. By George al. What if Conan the Barbarian walked Herriman. For nearly 30 years, George the Earth today?! Join Sgt. Fury and his Herriman’s hilarious, poetic master- Howling Commandos--in space! And find piece graced the Sunday pages of out what would have happened if Ghost America’s newspapers--considered Rider, Spider-Woman and Captain Marvel by many as the best comic strip ever had remained villains! Stephen Strange created. All the full-sized Sunday pages becomes a disciple of Dormammu, Spi- from 1916-1918; the haunting vistas, der-Man stops the burglar before Uncle and beguiling brick throwing that makes Ben is killed, and more Marvel, 2019. this strip so special. Fantagraphics, 2019. WHAT02. SC, 7x10, 376pg, FC $39.99 $34.99 KRAZ01H. HC, 11x14, 176pg, PC $35.00 $29.95 WITCHFINDER Omnibus Vol 1 PRINCE VALIANT Vol 20 Collects Volumes 1-3, six novellas in Sunday Pages, 1975-76. Recommended. all, 2009-2115. Highly Recommended. Written by Hal Foster, art by John Cullen By Mike Mignola, John Arcudi et al. Art by Murphy. Aleta’s younger sister Helene Ben Stenbeck, John Severin, Tyler Crook is gambled away by her husband to a and Patric Reynolds. I’ve become a fan of Corsair mercenary, drawing Prince Valiant this Hellboy spin-off series, but I missed and his Singing Sword into a deadly duel. the early tales collected here. When the Pirates, betrayals, and a journey to Athens. man called the Witchfinder becomes the Includes a gallery of Hal Foster’s gorgeous Queen’s agent, he is led from sparkling art for the 1930 U.S. Naval Academy echelons of Victorian London to its dark yearbook AND an interview with Mad artist underbelly, through the American West, Angelo Torres, who assisted John Cullen and to the mysteries of Unland! Bonus: prelim drawings, Murphy on the Big Ben Bolt strip. Fantagraphics, 2019. characters studies and much more. Dark Horse, 2019. PV20H. HCW, 10x14, 112pg, FC $34.99 $27.95 WITF01H. HC, 7x10, 440pg, PC $34.99 $31.99 See our website or inquire for more Prince Valiant. WONDER WOMAN THE JUST WAR SUPERMAN THE SILVER AGE Collects Wonder Woman #58-65. Cover SUNDAYS Vol 2 1963-1966 by Terry Dodson. By G. Willow Wilson. Introduction by Mark Waid. Recom- Art by Cary Nord, Xermanico, Jesus mended. By Jerry Siegel. Art by Wayne Merino et al. Far below Themyscira, Ares, Boring. 15 classic adventures from Jan- the God of War, has been imprisoned uary 27, 1963 to the series conclusion for generations, repenting his past sins. on May 1, 1966. The imp Mr. Mxyzptlk But his new cellmate Grail may have returns to exasperate the Man of Steel, an unexpected effect on him...and the Superman becomes Super-Cop when plan they’ve come up with will change Metropolis’s entire police force is Themyscira--and the world--forever! Eight disabled, helps a planet of blind people variant covers by Stanley “Artgerm” regain their sight, and more. IDW, 2019. Lau, Jenny Frison et al. DC, 2019. SUSS02H. HC, 9x12, 184pg, FC $49.99 $39.99 WWJ01H. HC, 7x10, 192pg, FC $24.99 $21.99 Vol 1 1959-1963: SUSS01H. $49.99 $39.99 X-MEN By Roy Thomas and Neal Adams Collects #56-63 and #65, 1963. Deluxe THE COMPLETE LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE Vol 16 oversize hardcover, 23 pages of Dailies & Sundays, 1951-53. bonus features. Our Highest Recom- Recommended. By Harold Gray. mendation. In 1969, with X-MEN on The little orphan gets run over by the verge of cancellation, the creative a car, shot with a pistol, whacked team of Roy Thomas and Neal Adams with a bludgeon, firebombed charted a bold new direction for Marvel’s in her bed, shoved in a gunny mutants! The cosmic-powered Havok, sack, caught in a tornado, flung the vampiric villain Sauron and the overboard, and thrown alive into bizarre Mutates, plus the X-Men and a cemetery vault. Meanwhile, Ka-Zar in a classic Savage Land battle “Daddy” Warbucks, Punjab, and the Asp are a thousand miles against the X-Men’s greatest foe--Mag- away, with no clue to her whereabouts. LAOC, 2019. neto! Marvel, 2019. CL16H. HC, 11x8, 280pg, PC $49.99 $39.99 XMERH. HC, 9x13, 208pg, FC $39.99 $34.99 See our website or inquire for more Little Orphan Annie. 12 BudsArtBooks.com ♦ 530-273-2166 Classic Comics Press White Sale

Classic Comics Press had to physically move their entire inventory, so they offered us an exclusive chance to reduce the prices on most of their backlist. They will continue to put new books out in 2020 at regular retail price. They’ve done some very fine collections and I’m VERY pleased to offer them at 50-60% off cover price. THE CISCO KID Vol 1 Dailies, 1951-53. Highly Recommended. By Rod Reed and Jose Luis Salinas. Volume 1 begins at the very begin- ning on January 15, 1951 to January 31, 1953. Based on the Western character created by short story writer O. Henry! The Cisco Kid starred in his own comic strip for over 15 years, bringing unparalleled authenticity and realism WARREN TUFTS’ COMPLETE LANCE 1955-1960 to “western” adventure. Loaded with 1955-60. Our Highest Recommendation. By Warren amazing artwork by Jose Salinas, Tufts. Fans have been asking for this ever since I first whose fine-line work rivals that of began selling comics 50 years ago. mas- Warren Tuft’s Frank Godwin and even Frazetta’s own terpiece Lance includes the entire run of this magnificent work at the same time on Johnny Com- comic strip in one volume with the Sundays in full glorious et. Introduction written by Mad Maga- color! Each daily and Sunday has been beautifully zine contributor Sergio Aragones, this restored by Manuel Caldas. Also included in this volume: is an amazing collection of Golden Age an in-depth analysis of Tufts’ work on Lance by Zoran Western action! Classic Comics Press, 2011. Djukanovic, biographical information, and more! Tufts CIS01. SC, 8x11, 240pg, b&w $24.95 $12.50 was actually emulating Hal Foster’s Prince Valiant, right down to the lack of word balloons, an ironic narrator, and THE CISCO KID Vol 4 brilliantly designed artwork in every panel. This is one of Dailies, 1957-59. Highly the best Sunday adventure strips you will ever see. Recommended. By Rod Reed. Classic Comics Press, 2018. Art by José Luis Salinas. Classic WARTH. HC, 9x12, 368pg, FC $100.00 $45.00 Comics Press continues its reprinting of the complete run of CASEY RUGGLES A Saga of the West Vol 1 The Cisco Kid with an introduc- 1949-55. Highly Rec- tion by Zoran Djukanovic. While . By Warren ommended the television show of the Cisco Tufts. is Warren Tufts Kid is often spoofed, the opposite is true of this strip itself. It one those rare artist’s is held in the highest regard, and many veteran comics artists artists, hugely admired and fans are glad to add this to their library. Fine penciling by his fellow creators. and brush work are Salinas hallmarks on this amazing strip, Tufts’ assistants were and he uses larger panels to portray action with amazing de- another talented list: Al tail. Several strips are reproduced from the original art, which (Superman Plastino is even more impressive. Classic Comics Press, 2018. artist), Edmond Good, CIS04. SC, 8x11, 240pg, b&w $25.95 $12.50 Alex Toth, and the super DC creator Ruben Moreira. Vol 2 953-55. Very limited quantity. : CIS02. $24.95 $14.95 Tufts is not so well known to Vol 3 1955-1957 $25.95 $12.50 the public today, but this small Vol 5 is due out in 2020. body of work--and then his next STAN DRAKE’S THE HEART OF JULIET JONES project, Lance-- captured devoted Vol 1 admiration from fans AND other Dailies, Mar 1953- Aug 55. creators, for quality stories AND Recommended. Introduction quality artwork. Casey Ruggles is by Leonard Starr. In the 1950s, a smart and brave adventurer, in small-town soap opera stories and out of scrapes with nefarious meant for a romance-hungry villains and beautiful women. female audience with newfound Classic Comics Press, 2018. economic clout saturated all CASR01H. HCW, 12x9, 336pg, FC $59.95 $24.95 forms of entertainment, ranging Vol 2 is coming out in 2020. from movies to the Sunday funnies. But even for male strip fans “there was something exciting about the artwork..Like RUSTY RILEY DAILIES Vol 1 many, I had a secret crush on Dailies, 1948-49. Highly Rec- Eve...” ommended. By Frank Godwin. Classic Comics Press, 2014. First appearing on January 26, STA01. SC, 11x8, 280pg, b&w 1948, this follows the adventures $24.95 $12.50 of orphan Rusty Riley and his STAN DRAKE’S THE HEART OF JULIET JONES faithful dog, Flip. Leaving the Vol 4 orphanage, Rusty is hired by Sundays, May 1954-Aug 58. wealthy racehorse owner Mr. Recommended. Introduction Miles in the Bluegrass region of by Roy Richardson. With the Kentucky. Soon Rusty is thrust fourth volume we’re taking a into the world of horse racing--as well break on the daily storylines as danger, lost treasure, criminals, and doing entirely Sunday and a beautiful comrade! Introduction strips, from the first. This vol- by Howard Chaykin, interview with ume also reprints an interview Frank Godwin’ s daughter Diane, with Drake, conducted by Shel plus a number of Godwin illustrations Dorf, that originally appeared in David Anthony Craft’s Comics covering the span of his long and Interview, and more! It’s a fun ride of adventures with the productive career, several in full more staid Juliet and the beautiful and often wild actress Eve, glorious color! who more and more is the focus of these episodes. Classic Classic Comics Press, 2013. Comics Press, 2014. RR01H. HC, 8x10, 344pg, PC $49.95 $19.95 STA04. SC, 11x8, 246pg, b&w $24.95 $12.50 Vol 2 is due out in 2020. Vols 2, 3: STA02, 03. ea: $24.95 $12.50

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LEONARD STARR’S MARY PERKINS ON STAGE THE ADVENTURES OF BUCK O’RUE Vol 3 Dailies Jan 1951- 1959-60. Recommended. July 52 & Sundays By Leonard Starr. Intro- May 1951-Dec 52. duction by Joe Jusko. The Recommended. By third installment of Starr’s Dick Huemer & Paul legendary strip has our Murry. Buck O’Rue is intrepid Mary Perkins fight- by two veteran Disney ing off the bad guys and creators, writer Dick looking good while doing Huemer and artist it! Features six complete Paul Murry. In the ear- story lines from April 20, ly 1950s they took some time 1959 to June 12,1960 and off from working on Disney an introduction by Jusko. animation to create this long Starr’s elegant linework lost gem. It’s a spoof of the and riveting plot lines then-current craze for west- make this a classic strip, erns and cowboy heroes. It is loaded with intrigue and satisfyingly thick (300 pages!) chic art. Classic Comics Press, 2007. with lots of detail about both LE03. SC, 11x8, 194pg, b&w $21.95 $12.50 creators and how the strip came to be. Classic Comics Press, 2012. LEONARD STARR’S MARY PERKINS ON STAGE BUCKO. SC, 11x9, 302pg, b&w $29.95 $14.95 Vol 15 1977-79. Final Volume! DONDI Vol 1 & 2 Set Recommended. By Sep 1955-Mar 57. By Leonard Starr. Introduction Gus Epson and Irwin by Richard Howell. Classic Hasen. Drawn by Golden Comics Press is very Age great Irwin Hasen, pleased to announce the who also drew for All- publication of the 15th and Star Comics and Green final volume of Leonard Lantern, in the 1940s, Starr’s photo-realistic, Dondi ran in American fine-line masterwork newspapers for over about a beautiful actress and her surprising and dangerous 30 years! The first adventures. Dailies and Sundays from September 19, 1977 19 months of this to the end on September 9, 1979, this volume also includes underrated and vital an introduction by Richard Howell, cover art by Starr, and piece of Americana are more! Huge 327-page issue. Classic Comics Press, 2016. reprinted here. Also LE15. SC, 11x8, 327pg, b&w $25.95 $12.50 included is an interview with Hasen by comics Vols 4-13: LE04, 05, etc. ea: $24.95 $12.50 journalist Bill Baker and an introduction by celebrated Vol 14: LE14. $25.95 $12.50 cartoonist Jules Feiffer. Classic Comics Press, 2007. JOHN CULLEN MURPHY’S BIG BEN BOLT DNDP. SC, 11x8, 263pg, b&w $46.90 $19.95 Dailies Vol 1 TARZAN OF THE APES / Feb 1950-May 52. Recom- THE RETURN OF TARZAN mended. Introduction by Limited, 500! Recommend- Cullen Murphy. The first two ed. By Edgar Rice Burroughs. years of a fine strip about a Illustrated by Sal Amendola. boxer and his adventures in It’s Tarzan’s 100th Anniversary and out of the ring. Murphy and here in celebration are was hand-picked by Hal the first two novels. This is Foster to take over Prince the original, unexpurgated Valiant and has often been text along with 20 all-new, full- dismissed by Valiant fans, page illustrations. Tarzan first including myself, for his work appeared in 1912 in the pages on Val. But this, more than 15 of All-Story Magazine. It was years earlier, shows an illustra- two years before it appeared tor working in the same fine-line in book form. The sequel, photo-realistic style of Alex Return of Tarzan, followed Raymond and John Prentice. quickly a year later. Homeworld, 2012. I kid you not! This is a very TARAH. HC, 7x10, 488pg, Text/b&w $29.95 $12.95 well drawn adventure strip that really reminds me of Rip Kirby! Classic Comics Press, 2010. BBB01. SC, 11x8, 249pg, b&w $24.95 $12.50 Comic Reference & How-To KELLY GREEN The Complete Collection Highly Recommended. By Leonard COMIC BOOK CREATOR Starr. Art by Stan Drake. This special #21 edition reprints all five Kelly Green All-new Eric Powell cover. graphic novels: “The Go-Between,” Highly Recommended. Edited “One, Two Three, Die...” “The Million by Jon B. Cooke. Eric Pow- Dollar Hit,” “The Blood Tapes,” and for ell celebrates 20 years of his the first time in English, “The Com- signature character, The Goon! ic-Con Heist”! Using over 100 originals, In a comprehensive career-span- restoring the original b&w artwork ning interview, the creator in a larger size. Beautifully drawn, talks about his background, violent and VERY sexy, starring development of the two-fisted a lady detective “with a thirst for character, and plans for the next vengeance.” quarter-century--including a mouth-watering gallery of Classic Comics Press, 2015. rarely seen artwork. Plus CBC editor and author of the KELGH. HC, 8x12, 272pg, PC new retrospective The Book of Weirdo, Jon B. Cooke, $59.95 $34.95 conducts a rare new interview with R. CRUMB, about the artist’s work on that legendary humor comics anthology. TwoMorrows, 2019. CBCR21. Magazine, 8x11, 80pg, FC $9.95 14 BudsArtBooks.com ♦ 530-273-2166 ALTER EGO #161 Highly Recommended. Edited by Roy Pulps & Pulp Fiction Thomas. A full-issue tribute to Stan Lee and his contributions to comics! DOC SAVAGE Frightened Fish Here is Stan Lee and Moebius. Roy Back in print after 20 years, the rare Thomas writes on his more than 50- Lester Dent/Will Murray collaboration. year relationship with Stan--and shares Highly Recommended. Cover by Joe 21st-century e-mails from Stan (with DeVito. This very first in a series of won- his permission, of course)! Art by Kirby, derful, well-written new adventures. The Ditko, Maneely, Everett, Severin, Ro- deluded ravings of a madman and the mita--plus tributes from pros and fans absence of all sea life around a New En- alike. And so much more. Twomorrows, 2019. gland fishing village lure Doc Savage and AE161. SC, 8x11, 96pg, FC $9.95 his crew to an obscure island bristling with gunmen. They fall into the clutches ALTER EGO #162 of an evil genius. Altus, 2016. Highly Recommended. Edited by DOCFF. SC, 6x9, 142pg, Text Only $14.95 Roy Thomas. Will Murray presents an amazing array of possible prototypes THE HOODED GUNMAN AN ILLUSTRATED of Batman (by artist Frank Foster--in HISTORY OF COLLINS CRIME CLUB 1932!)--Wonder Woman (by Star-Span- Recommended. By John Curran. A gled Kid artist Hal Sherman)--Tarantula lavish full-color celebration of the 2000 (by Air Wave artist Lee Harris)--and books by more than 250 authors pub- others! Plus a rare interview with Hal lished by the iconic Crime Club between Sherman! Michael Gilbert with still more 1930 and 1994. From Agatha Christie on “the other Stan Lee--Charles Biro.” to Reginald Hill, the Hooded Gunman And much more. Twomorrows, 2019. was a guarantee of a first-class crime AE162. Magazine, 8x11, 80pg, FC $9.95 novel for almost 65 years. Pictures the jacket art of every book published See our website or inquire for more Alter Ego. over seven decades, descriptive blurbs HOW TO PAINT CHARACTERS THE MARVEL of every book, facts, figures and lists, STUDIOS WAY archival photos, correspondence, and marketing materials. Recommended. An entirely new volume Collins Crime Club, 2019. updated to add computer illustration HOODGH. HC, 9x11, 400pg, Text/FC $50.00 $42.50 as well as traditional painting, the way THE SHADOW #145 comics are done today. Here you’ll learn The Crime Cult and The Taiwan Joss. tips and tricks from some of the industry’s Highly Recommended. By Walter Gib- best concept artists. Ryan Meinerding, son. Art by Rosen, Orban and Mayan. Andy Park, and the other artists behind Exotic pulp thrillers from 1932, 1938 and Marvel Studios’ Visual Development 1945. Grotesque murder marks left on department share their methods for cre- the foreheads of victims set The Shad- ating characters, from Captain America, ow on the trail of Charn. Then, hidden Thanos and Dr. Strange, to the Ant-Man, messages from an abducted newspaper Groot and Black Panther. Marvel, 2019. columnist lead to modern-day pirates. HOWPH. HCW, 7x11, 240pg, PC $50.00 $39.95 Plus a 3rd bonus story, and a look at the The Whisperer. Sanctum, 2019. A MARVELOUS LIFE The SHT145. SC, 7x10, 128pg, Text/b&w $14.95 Amazing Story of Stan Lee By Danny Fingeroth. Exclusive inter- THE SHADOW #146 views with Lee as well as colleagues, The Crime Oracle and Murder relatives, friends--and detractors. by Moonlight. Recommended. A Fingeroth makes a remarkable case gruesome, disembodied head dictates for Lee’s achievements, while not ig- instructions for perfect crimes. Then, noring the controversies. With unique monstrous murders occur and Lamont access to Lee’s personal archives at Cranston and Margo Lane must visit a the University of Wyoming, Fingeroth strange sanitarium. Also, a complete explores never-before-examined 1938 Shadow radio show script, one of aspects of Lee’s life and career. Eight George Rozen’s most lurid paintings, in- pages of personal photos. St. Martin’s Press, 2019. terior art by Tom Lovell and Paul Orban AMARH. HC, 6x9, 400pg, Text/PC $29.99 $26.99 and comments by Will Murray. Sanctum, 2019. SHT146. SC, 7X10, 128pg, Text/b&w $14.95 STAN LEE’S MASTER CLASS Highly Recommended. From the See our website or inquire for more of The Shadow. co-creator of the Mighty Marvel THE STORY OF THE PHANTOM Vol 11 Universe comes an in-depth comics The Swamp Rats drawing instruction book revealing First published in 1974. Recom- the tools, styles, and techniques of mended. By Lee Falk. Painted cover by today’s top comics artists. A very George Wilson. All fifteen Avon editions, serious look at the history of illus- first done in the 1970s! Famed artist tration, with examples by Moebius, George Wilson (Dr. Solar, Magnus Brian Bolland, Jim Steranko, Mike Robot Fighter, The Phantom) painted Ploog and dozens more. Anatomy, perspective, character each and every cover. Who would dare design, manga styles, covers, tools, page design! Watson to venture into the deadly reaches of the Guptill, 2019. Great Swamp? Hermes Press, 2019. STAMC. SC, 8x10, 224pg, PC $24.99 $21.99 PHA11. SC, 6x9, 144pg, Text Only $14.99 OVERSTREET PRICE GUIDE TO BATMAN Highly Recommended. By Robert M. THE STORY OF THE PHANTOM Vol 12 Overstreet. Very impressive. 400 pages The Vampires and the Witch of highly detailed articles and packed with Recommended. By Lee Falk. Painted pictures, including the first 250 covers of cover by George Wilson. A plague of Batman and Detective Comics #27-300, human vampires -- a 300-year-old witch with guide values. Articles look at the his- who, legends says, can only be freed tory of Batman, each of his major villains, from her chains and returned to youth and collecting toys, games, original artwork, beauty by a Phantom kiss. A tiny nation serial and film posters--this covers every- is terrorized by these ghastly beings. thing, from his first appearance, through Hermes Press, 2019. seven decades. Did I say profusely PHA12. SC, 6x9, 160pg, Text Only illustrated? Gemstone, 2019. $14.99 OVERB. SC, 7x10, 416pg, Text/FC $30.00 $26.99 See our website or inquire for more volumes of Story of the Phantom. BudsArtBooks.com ♦ 530-273-2166 15 Sanctum Publisher’s White Sale Sanctum has been forced to reduce their inventory. Here is nearly every series book, except for the Shadows past #115. This series will finish with #151 by Spring 2020. We couldn’t bring in large quantities, with so many to stock, so act now. Here’s our entire Sanctum backlist, now 50-60%. No publisher has done a better job of collecting great pulp stories, every one with new bonus features. DOC SAVAGE #1 DOC SAVAGE JAMES BAMA Fortress of Solitude & The Devil MULTI-PACK SET #3 Genghis. Recommended. By Kenneth James Bama covers. Collects #31, 33, Robeson. Two gripping complete novels 36, 38, and 39 plus 3 prints. Recom- by Lester Dent writing as Kenneth mended. By Lester Dent. Five James Robeson. Reprinted here with illustra- Bama variant cover editions including a tions and features, as first published new Doc Savage #39 variant. Plus three in 1938. The Man of Bronze battles a prints, sans text, of Bama covers and criminal genius armed with incredible in- a handsome color cardboard slipcover. ventions. Includes new historical essays Ten thrill-packed tales plus all ten of the by Will Murray and Anthony Tollin. original 1930s and 1940s pulp covers, Nostalgia, 2006. original interior illustrations by Paul DC01. SC, 7x10, 128pg, Text/b&w $12.95 $5.95 Orban, and a long-lost Doc plot treatment by Mort Weisinger #2-22, 24-36: DC02, 03, etc. ea: $12.95 $5.95 and more. Sanctum, 2015. DCV03. SC, 7x10, 624pg, b&w $54.95 $29.95 DOC SAVAGE #87 Up From Earth’s Center, The Devil’s Multi-Pack Set #1 DCV01. $49.95 $24.95 Black Rock & The Pure Evil, 1942 and THE SHADOW #1 1948. Highly Recommended. By Lester The Golden Vulture & Crime Insured. Dent. Art by Paul Orban and Edd Cartier. Recommended. By Lester Dent, Walter Cover by George Rozen. Sanctum B. Gibson & Anthony Tollin. Collects two Books completes (!!!) its reprinting of all classic novels featuring the legendary 182 original Doc Savage pulp novels crime fighter including “The Golden with three hellish thrillers. Doc journeys Vulture” and “Crime, Insured.” Reprints to the gates of Hell and must battle the original pulps complete with b&w demon-like creatures! He also struggles illustrations, from July 15, 1938 and to prevent the Nazis from obtaining a July 1, 1939. Nostalgia, 2006. mysterious force that could change the war! Sanctum, 2016. SHT01. SC, 7x10, 128pg, Text/b&w DC87. SC, 7x10, 128pg, Text/b&w $14.95 $5.95 $12.95 $5.95 #37-81, 83-86: DC02, 03, etc. ea: $14.95 $5.95 THE SHADOW #115 DOC SAVAGE #9 JAMES BAMA COVER The Keeper’s Gold & Forgotten Gold The Majii & The Golden Man. Rec- & The Silver Venus. Recommended. ommended. By Lester Dent, writing as By Walter Gibson. Art by Edd Cartier Kenneth Robeson. The Man of Bronze and Earl Mayan. The Shadow battles comes out swinging in these two pulp gilded crime in two action-packed pulp classics from 1935. Lester Dent, writing novels. First he hunts the criminal as Kenneth Robeson, pits Doc Savage mastermind who stole “The Keeper’s against the living dead in “The Majii” Gold” and framed The Shadow for the while “the Golden Man” sheds light on deed! Then, “Forgotten Gold” from a lost the Doc’s mysterious past. This includes Georgia mine mixes with red blood in a the original color covers by James tale of vicious greed and murder! Plus Bama with historical insights from pulp great inside artwork by Edd Cartier. Sanctum, 2017. scholar Will Murray. Sanctum, 2007. SHT115. SC, 7X10, 128pg, Text/b&w $14.95 $5.95 DC09V. SC, 7x10, 128pg, Text/b&w $12.95 $5.95 #2-28, 30-114: SHT02, 03, etc. ea: $14.95 $5.95 James Bama Variant Covers #116-146: SHT116, 117, etc. ea: $14.95 #7, 12, 14, 17, 22, 36: DC07V, 12V, etc. ea: $12.95 $5.95 THE SHADOW MULTI-PACK #1 80th Anniversary #18, 27-29, 38, 39, 42, 45, 46, 48, 50, 60, 62: Commemorative Collection DC18V, 27V, etc. ea: $14.95 $5.95 Highly Recommended. By DOC SAVAGE CLASSIC SUPERPACK #1 The Maxwell Grant. In a fully illustrated Fortress of Solitude Collection slipcase are the first four Shadow Volume 1-4 plus 2 prints. Prints by books, issues #1-4, a 5th softcover Walter Baumhofer & Robert G. Harris. book and two b&w photos. The 5th Highly Recommended. All eight thrill- book is a facsimile reproduction of packed pulp novels from the first four the very rare Fame and Fortune Doc Savage trade paperbacks into a Magazine from 1929 that includes deluxe collector’s set, in a new color The Shadow’s Formative Years: slipcover with two rare 1930s “premium” A Collector’s Scrapbook. The two prints. The Man of Bronze battles his 7x9 photos are of Radio Actor greatest enemy in “Fortress of Solitude” Frank Readick as The Shadow and “The Devil Genghis,” revives an and Art Director Bill Lawler as The Shadow. Sanctum, 2012. ancient evil in “Resurrection Day” SHAD80T. SC, 7x10, 500+pg, Text/b&w $39.95 $24.95 and explores “The Land of Always-Night” and “Mad Mesa.” THE SHADOW SUPERPACK #1 Sanctum, 2015. Collects #9, #19, #29 and Annual. DCC01P. SC, 7x10, 512pg, Text/b&w $39.95 $24.95 Highly Recommended. By Walter B. DOC SAVAGE CLASSIC SUPERPACK #2 Gibson and Theodore Tinsley. Art by Origins and Endings Edd Cartier, Tom Lovell, Paul Orban Volume 13-15 & 87 plus 2 prints by et al. The Shadow “Foreshadowing Walter Baumhofer & Bob Larkin. The Batman” superpack with The Highly Recommended. By Lester Dent Shadow Special #1 and bonus and John Nanovic. Collects ten key art prints! Commemorating the adventures. Doc and his Iron Men are 75th anniversary of Batman’s 1939 introduced in “The Man of Bronze” and debut, Sanctum Books collects the “The Land of Terror,” while his adven- groundbreaking pulp novels that turous cousin Patricia debuts in “Brand inspired the creators of The Batman! of the Werewolf.” Also Doc’s final pulp A 528-page multipack, featuring a new foreword by famous adventures, “Return from Cormoral” and Batman scripter Dennis O’Neil, four exclusive new art prints “Up from Earth’s Center,” plus “The Red and brand-new The Shadow Annual #1. Sanctum, 2014. Spider,” and more! Sanctum, 2017. SHTFP. SC, 7x10, 528pg, b&w $39.95 $24.95 DCC02P. 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16 BudsArtBooks.com ♦ 530-273-2166 Sanctum Publisher’s White Sale THE SHADOW SUPERPACK #2 CAP FURY Vol 1 Collects #15, 47-49 & 3 prints. Highly Recommended. By Laurence Recommended. By Walter B. Gibson. Art Donovan and Steve Fisher. In by George H. Wert, Tom Lovell and Edd the two-fisted tradition of Doc Cartier. The Dark Avenger’s secret origins Savage, Captain John Fury and are revealed in a landmark collection of the crew of his super-ship The tales from the rarest Shadow pulps, in four Whirlwind battle modern-day issues and eight stories, plus 3 special no- piracy in two thrilling pulp novels text prints and handsome paper slipcase. from 1935 and 1937! First, The Master of Darkness resurrects his after the law fails, Cap Fury long-buried true identity of Kent Allard in follows a trail of vengeance to “The Shadow Unmasks” and “The Yellow his brother’s murderers in “The Band” as Maxwell Grant finally reveals the Red Heart Pearls.” Then, “Black untold story of The Shadow’s mysterious origins! Sanctum, 2015. Daylight” strikes at high noon, enveloping thousands SHTF02P. SC, 7x10, 564pg, b&w $44.95 $24.95 in terror and suffering, and propelling Cap Fury on an THE SHADOW SUPERPACK #3 urgent mission to Mexico’s Sierra Madres. Plus, an action-packed adventure of Sheridan Doome from the Collects #10, 39, 51 and 74 &3 prints. back pages of The Shadow Magazine! Sanctum, 2014. Highly Recommended. By Walter B. . SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $14.95 Gibson. Art by Tom Lovell, Edd Cartier, CF01 $6.95 George Rozen et al. Sanctum collects eight NICK CARTER Vol 1 more novels that inspired the Golden Age Marked for Death & The Batman stories and villains in a block- Impossible Theft. Recom- buster 512-page superpack. Bonus: three mended. By Richard Worm- quality art prints (covers sans text, from ser and Thomas C. McClary the original artwork) of George Rozen’s writing as Nick Carter. The first Judge Lawless and Graves Gladney’s The of three double-story issues, Time Master and Death Premium paintings! from the same publisher as the Sanctum, 2015. outstanding Shadow and Doc SHTF03P. SC, 7x10, 512pg, b&w $44.95 $24.95 Savage pulp reprints. This leg- Superpack #4: SHTF04P. $44.95 $24.95 endary master detective actually predates Sherlock Holmes! But THE BLACK BAT #1 he was reborn in the hard-boiled 1930s as a new hero Brand of the Black Bat and Murder from top pulp publisher, Street and Smith (publisher of Calls the Black Bat. Recommended. The The Shadow and Doc, among many other titles). Here two 1939 novels that introduced the caped is his debut appearance in “Marked for Death” from the crimebuster whose adventures paralleled first Nick Carter Magazine (March, 1933), designed as Batman’s and inspired Two-Face’s origin, a “sister” title to Doc Savage. Sanctum, 2013. written by Norman A. Daniels as “G. Way- NC01. SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $14.95 $6.95 man Jones,” for future BATMAN editors Vols 2, 3: NC02, 03. ea: $14.95 $6.95 Mort Weisinger and Jack Schiff. First, doomed to darkness by a murderous acid THE PHANTOM DETECTIVE Vol 1 attack, D.A. Tony Quinn makes darkness The Emperor of Death & The his weapon with “The Brand of the Black Crime of Fu Kee Wong. Rec- Bat.” Sanctum, 2015. ommended. By D’Arcy Champi- BLB01. SC, 7x10, 128pg, Text/b&w on, writing as G. Wayman Jones. $14.95 $6.95 The pulp era’s longest-running #2-9: BLB02, 03, etc. ea: $14.95 $6.95 pulp title--20 years--starred this handsome, masked detective THE SPIDER MASTER OF MEN Vol 1 in his signature black top hat. The very first Spider story with his Here are his first two adven- origin. Highly Recommended. By Norvell tures, straight out of 1933, in this Page, writing as Grant Stockridge. The two-book series from Sanctum. Citadel of Hell & The Spider and The Sons On a special mission for the of Satan. I find The Spider stories some President, The Phantom seeks of the best, even stacked up against Doc to end the murderous reign of The Emperor of Death Savage and The Shadow. The Spider had in his debut adventure! Then, he combats a mysterious a level of both daring and violence that is Asian’s sinister plot in The Crime of Fu Kee Wong. Also just so much fun...the police were as will- from Thrilling Comics #53, the first Phantom Detective ing to gun him down as the criminals were, comic book story, illustrated by Justice Society and since he was, literally, a vigilante killer. Flash artist E. E. Hibbard. Sanctum, 2012. He just killed bad guys, with absolutely no PHDE01. SC, 7x10, 144pg, Text/b&w $14.95 $6.95 remorse! Packed with the superb historical . $14.95 extras that are the hallmark of Sanctum Vol 2: PHDE02 $6.95 Books. Sanctum, 2013. THE WHISPERER Vol 1 SID01. SC, 7x10, 128pg, Text/b&w $14.95 $6.95 The Dead Who Talked & The #2-10: SID02, 03, etc. ea: $14.95 $6.95 Red Hatchets. By Laurence Donovan. “He knows no law but THE AVENGER #2 justice!” In this new unusual se- The Sky Walker & The Devil’s Horns. ries, now collected by Sanctum, Two more epic adventures with Ernst The Gray Wraith deals out ven- writing as Kenneth Robeson. First, Chi- geance in two hardboiled pulp cago skyscrapers collapse after “The Sky thrillers from the most violent Walker” is seen striding above the skyline, series ever published by Street sparking fears of an alien invasion in the & Smith. In “The Dead Who pulp epic that was later adapted to comics Talked,” the police commissioner by Jack Kirby. Then, in The Devil’s Horns is ordered to bring to justice the a cryptic message traced in a dying man’s sinister super-villain. Then, the Long Arm of the Law own blood provides the clue that helps becomes ensnared in the crossfire of a bloody tong war the Avenger clean up a corrupt city. This between the Underworld and The Red Hatchets. BO- showcases H.W. Scott’s classic pulp cov- NUS: From the pages of Crime Busters, the first Norgil ers, and reprints all the original interior illustrations by Paul Orban. the Magician story by The Shadow’s Walter B. Gibson Bonus: A Whisperer novelette. Sanctum, 2009. writing as Maxwell Grant. 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INFECTED BY ART Vol 7 THE FANTASTIC FICTION Edited by Todd Spoor and Bill Cox. With a OF HANNES BOK cover painting by Tran Nguyen, Infected by Recommended. By Hannes Art Volume 7 once again contains one of our Bok and Jim Pitts. The Sorcer- most diverse groups of artists selected by er’s Ship, Beyond the Golden our jury panel. 268 artists are represented in Stair and Starstone World. IBA 7, with works ranging from traditionally These aren’t your conven- painted to digitally painted, illustrations in tional fantasies, although all pencil, pen and ink or gold leaf, to sculpted the trappings are there. They works. Our jury was comprised of artists have a sly humor with plots Thomas Kuebler, Yoann Lossel, Dave full of twists and turns, stories Seeley and Cynthia Sheppard. Infected By Art, 2019. Due Jan. which take the reader on Mature Readers. strange metaphysical paths, INA07H. HC, 9x11, 328pg, FC $34.99 and glorious descriptions that could only come from someone with a painter’s eye. THE MARK OF ZORRO 100 Years of Never-before-published Hannes Bok painting on the the Masked Avenger cover. All three of these books have been out-of-print By James Kuhoric and Jason Ullmeyer. A for at least 48 years. American Fantasy Press, 2020. massive collector’s tome of riches including Due Jan. rare art from Zorro pulp publications, film, FANHBH. HC, 448pg, FC $45.00 TV, comics, animation, and pop culture! A beautifully crafted collection of the storied THE FANTASTIC FICTION OF HANNES history of one of the most enduring heroes BOK Signed of popular culture. Zorro rides again here Never-before-published Hannes Bok painting on the with his rich history and his current exploits. cover, library cloth with a matching cloth slipcase, From his inception in 1919, this treats read- with a bound-in signature page signed by artist Jim ers to a close examination of a century of masked heroics. The Pitts, Charles de Lint, William Lorenzo, and editor/ best artwork, film images, and more. Perfect for the holiday gift publisher Bob Garcia. giving season. American Mythology Productions, 2019. Due Feb. American Fantasy Press, 2020. Due Feb. MARZH. HC, 9x12, 224pg, FC $39.99 FANHBD. HC, 448pg, FC $125.00 See page 4 for the Deluxe Edition. THE SEVEN LIVES OF ALEJANDRO JODOROWSKY FERNAND KHNOPFF By Vincent Bernière, Nicolas Tellop. A defin- Recommended. By Michel itive book that explores all of Jodorowsky’s Draguet. In this beautifully creative fields. Written in collaboration with illustrated book, Michel some of the finest American and Bande Draguet, an internationally Dessinée journalists and legendary collab- recognized authority on orators in the fields of art, music and film. A fin-de-siècle art, offers journey through Jodo’s personal life, his life an enlightening examination in the theater, his rebirth as a 70s cinematic of the life and art of Belgian cult figure and of course, his work on Dune, Symbolist painter Fernand the unfinished masterpiece. An in-depth Khnopff (1858--1921). look into his collaborations with Moebius. Khnopff achieved widespread Humanoids, 2019. Due Apr. acclaim during his lifetime for his moody, dreamlike SEVLH. HC, 9x13, 208pg, FC $39.95 paintings, as well as his numerous commissioned por- traits, designs for costumes and sets for the theater and Just Arrived! THE ABSOLUTE DEATH opera, photography, sculpture, book illustrations, and Plus MANY bonus features. Highly writings. Mercatorfonds, 2020. Due Feb. Recommended. By Neil Gaiman. FERNH. HC, 9x10, 304pg, FC $60.00 From the pages of Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman comes the young, pale, perky, GAUDI THE COMPLETE WORKS fan-favorite character Death in a new By Rainer Zerbst. Through brand- Absolute Edition collecting her solo new photography, plans and draw- adventures in and outside the original ings by Gaudí himself, historical Sandman series! Featuring the minise- photos, as well as an appendix de- ries Death: The High Cost Of Living #1-3 tailing all his works--from buildings in which Death befriends a teenager and to furniture, decor to unfinished helps a 250-year old homeless woman projects--this book presents Gaudí find her missing heart. Also Death: The universe like never before. Like a Time of Your Life together with “The personal tour through Barcelona, Sound of Her Wings” and “Façade” we discover how the “Dante of from The Sandman #8 and #20, the P. Craig Russell-illustrated architecture” was a builder in the “Death and Venice” from The Sandman: Endless Nights, and the truest sense of the word, crafting never-before reprinted stories “A Winter’s Tale” and “The Wheel.” extraordinary constructions out of minute and mesmer- DC Comics Vertigo, 2019. izing details, and transforming fantastical visions into ABSDH. HC, 8x12, 360pg, FC $99.99 $85.00 realities on the city streets. Taschen, 2019. Due Feb. Just Arrived! HOUSE OF SECRETS GAUCWH. HC, 10x13, 368pg, FC $60.00 $55.00 The Bronze Age Omnibus Vol 2 Collects #112-154. Highly Recom- HUNG, DRAWN AND EXECUTED The Horror mended. By Len Wein, Gerry Conway Art of Graham Humphreys and Marv Wolfman. Art by Nestor Recommended. Graham Hum- Redondo, Bernie Wrightson et al. In the phreys’ career as a poster artist 1970s, a golden age of horror was well looms large over horror cinema. underway in America, and there is no From designing the iconic Evil better representation of this bountiful era Dead poster to Nightmare on Elm than DC’s The House of Secrets. Helmed Street and House of a Thousand by acclaimed editor Joe Orlando, who Corpses, his work is familiar to began his career at EC, each issue was everyone. With more than 40 years filled to the brim with terrifying tales, experience he is one of the few designed to unsettle and intrigue. Hosted contemporary illustrators using by the devilish Abel,tales journeyed into the traditional medium of gouache to paint his images. the darkest corners of humankind’s imaginations. Includes the Includes previously unseen work: paintings, drawings, never-before-published Patchwork Man story by Gerry Conway and color studies. Korero Press, 2020. . Due Mar and Nestor Redondo, “Night of the Rat.” DC, 2019. . HC, 8x11, 176pg, FC $45.00 HUNGH $39.95 HOSB02H. HC, 7x11, 872pg, FC $125.00 $105.00 BudsArtBooks.com ♦ 530-273-2166 21 Coming Soon

LADY DEATH RULES Vol 2 THE COMPLETE CHESTER GOULD’S By Brian Pulido, Mike Maclean. Art by DICK TRACY Vol 27 Dheeraj Verma. Lady Death awakes Dailies & Sundays, 1972-74. from a 20-year, spell-induced slumber Recommended. By Chester and finds herself in the fiery pits of Hell! Gould. With one end of a rope From there, things get complicated! around Tracy’s neck and the other Chock full of sex, violence, and very, very end attached to an innocent young bad behavior. “If you want heavy-metal boy hanging out of a high-rise win- inspired stories that kick your ass, this dow, Chester Gould proves that is your book!” Collects Oblivion Kiss #1, he can still invent unique death Merciless Onslaught #1, Unholy Ruin #1 traps for the sharp-jawed detective. And just when they think and Apocalyptic Abyss #1. they’ve captured the criminal mastermind known as “Button,” Coffin Comics, 2019. Due Feb. Mature Readers. he escapes...and escapes again! Also featured are Button’s LADR02. SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC $19.99 sister named Hope Lezz; the knife-throwing ex-vaudevillian LADY DEATH RULES Vol 2 Hardcover Keeno-the-Great; a con man named Big Brass, who peddles Coffin Comics, 2019. Due Feb. Mature Readers. atomic nose rings. Library of American Comics, 2019. LADR02H. HC, 7x10, 192pg, FC $34.99 Due Feb. CC27H. HC, 11x9, 296pg, b&w $44.99 $39.99 See page 10 for Signed Vol 2. POGO Vol 5 and 6 Slipcase Set SWAMP THING By Nancy A. Collins Omnibus 1957-60. Highly Recommended. By Collects Swamp Thing #110-139 and Walt Kelly. This is the first time Pogo Annual #6-7. A mad priest called Father has been complete and in chrono- Tocsin has come to Houma to test his logical order anywhere--with all 208 followers with a fatal poison. But when Sunday strips from these four years Tocsin indoctrinates one of his friends, presented in lush full color. In Volume Swamp Thing must stop the killings 5, the Okefenokee gang try to dig a before they spread too far. Then, it’s a canal to compete with the Suez. In grassroots political campaign as Swamp Volume 6, Albert Alligator and Be- Thing finds himself a surprise candidate auregard Bugleboy fend off a man-from-Mars, and Howland for governor of Louisiana. And Swamp Owl investigates Communist espionage in the postal system. Thing must get help to save Abigail Then, it’s election year and Okefenokee Swamp gets a new Arcane and their young daughter, Tefé, presidential candidate. Fantagraphics, 2019. Due Feb. from the murderous dream-pirates of Dark Conrad. Who’s he POG03HP. HC, 11x9, 688pg, PC $75.00 $65.00 gonna call? John Constantine! And Anton Arcane returns from the darkest pits of hell to seek revenge on Swamp Thing and POGO Vol 6 Clean as a Weasel all those he holds dear! DC Comics, 2019. Due Apr. The Complete Comic Strips 1959-60. Highly Recommend- SWAMOH. HC, 7x11, 896pg, FC $125.00 $105.00 ed. By Walt Kelly. Foreword by Jake Tapper. This is the first time Pogo WHISPER Omnibus Vol 1 has been complete and in chrono- By Steven Grant. Art by Rich Larson et al. logical order anywhere--with all 104 The critically acclaimed series by Steven Sunday strips from these two years. Grant (The Punisher, Badlands) is collect- Albert Alligator and Beauregard ed in remastered omnibus editions! Alexis Bugleboy fend off a man-from-Mars, Devin was trained in the martial arts by and Howland Owl investigates her Japanese stepfather to make her Communist espionage in the postal healthy...but this is just what saved her life system. Then, it’s election year and Okefenokee Swamp gets when she became a target. She thought a new presidential candidate, Fremount the Bugboy. His cam- that putting on a mask would make her a paign sparks political debates about just who can and should superhero... but she’s about to learn that be president Fantagraphics, 2019. Due Feb. while the world needs heroes, they aren’t POG06H. HC, 11x9, 344pg, PC $45.00 $39.99 the kind you see in comic books. Comicmix, 2020. Due Feb. WHIS01. SC, 6x9, 338pg, FC $44.99 See our website or inquire for more Pogo. WONDER WOMAN The Golden Age Omnibus Vol 4 STEVE CANYON Vol 10 1965-1966 Sensation Comics #49-69, Wonder Contraband Cargo. Dailies and Sundays. By Milton Caniff. Woman #16-25, and Comics Cavalcade Shades of Terry and the Pirates! #14-22. By Joye Murchison. Art by Harry Steve roams the Far East in Vol- G. Peter. Wonder Woman and the Holiday ume 10, learning that politics makes Girls accidentally land on the planet strange bedfellows as he first teams Mercury, where they are taken prisoner by up with Cheetah in Taiwan, then a race of giantesses; Professor Chemico goes undercover in Hanoi to rescue plans to melt the polar ice caps, threaten- “Herself” Muldoon! In between he ing the existence of the snow people who encounters another femme fatale live there; Wonder Woman is shrunk to from his past, now harrying the Hong Kong waters under the microscopic size; and much more! Wild nom de guerre “Madame Hook.” stories from the mid- to late-1940s, as Library of American Comics, 2020. Due Feb. written by Joyce Murchison and others, and illustrated by SC10H. HC, 8x11, 336pg, PC $49.99 $39.99 the inimitable Harry G. Peter. DC, 2019. Due Mar. See our website or inquire for more Steve Canyon. WWGA04H. HC, 7x11, 816pg, FC $150.00 $125.00 WOMEN OF DYNAMITE SHEENA QUEEN OF THE Y THE LAST MAN OMNIBUS JUNGLE Statue Arctic Variant Collects #1-60. Highly Recommended. By J. Scott Campbell By Brian K. Vaughn. In 2002, when all Limited, 399. By J. Scott Campbell. living mammals with a Y chromosome Sculpted by Steve Kiwis. Inspired by the suddenly die simultaneously, Yorick Brown legendary artwork of superstar artist J. and his pet male monkey Ampersand Scott Campbell, Sheena comes to life must figure out why they were the only in 3-D with her very first limited-edition two males to survive. And while this statue developed by Dynamite Entertain- makes Yorick the most important person ment and sculpted by Steve Kiwus. This in the world, he treks 10,000 miles around 1/6 scale statue (meaning it will be quite the world for 3 years in search of the most large) features a beautifully detailed jun- important person in the world to him. But gle environment and Campbell’s unique as he learns the facts behind his lost fiancee, he also finds interpretation of Sheena. The “Arctic” variant design features out the shocking truth behind his own survival. A brilliant se- a snow leopard outfit and snow detailing. ries that I greatly enjoyed the first time around, now complete Dynamite, 2020. Due Feb. in one huge volume. Vertigo, 2019. Due Dec. WODSQV. 10” tall, FC $249.99 YLASH. HC, 7x11, 1440, FC $150.00 $125.00 22 BudsArtBooks.com ♦ 530-273-2166 Rare & Out of Print We now list single copies of rare and out of print books in our weekly email and on our website. Prices begin about $30, but I elected to include higher ticket titles here. If you want one of these, call to make sure it’s still available OR search it by code, e.g. RB493, on our website. If it does not come up, that means it is sold--we take them offline as soon as they sell.e W DO often get more copies--call and ask to get on our want list. On the website you can see ALL available Rare & Out of Print books. Please note condition varies from book to book, since these are not our usual as-new books. You can also sign up for special Rare Book emails on our home page. CARLOS SCHWABE Symboliste HARRY CLARKE et Visionnaire (French Edition) HIS GRAPHIC ART By Jean-David Jumeau-Lafond. Carlos By Nicola Gordon Bowe. The first major Schwabe (1866-1926), though of Ger- book about Clarke and his work, includ- man origin, acquired Swiss nationality ing book illustrations, his very rarely and lived in France for most of his life. seen stained glass work, and much He was in Paris at a time when a vast more little-seen work. movement of reaction to Naturalism H. Keith Burns, 1983. Out of Print. was taking shape. Despite his secret Condition: Very Fine/As New. and solitary character, Schwabe was to RB662. HC, 8x12, 160pg, b&w play an important role in the artistic life of the turn of century. $125.00 $80.00 ACR Editions, 1994. Out of Print. Condition: Very Fine. HARRY CLARKE HIS GRAPHIC ART: RB329. HC, 11x12, 260pg, PC $150.00 $125.00 1983. Out of Print. Condition: Very Fine/As New. RB662. CONAN OF CIMMERIA THE BLACK STRANGER $125.00 $80.00 Original Manuscript Facsimile HARRY CLARKE HIS GRAPHIC ART: 1983. Out of Print. Signed & Limited 250! By Robert E. Condition: Fine. RB577. $125.00 $65.00 Howard. Art by Gary Gianni. Published in 2002 in an edition of 250 signed (by WALT DISNEY’S SKETCHBOOK OF SNOW WHITE Gary Gianni, illustrator) and numbered AND THE SEVEN DWARFS copies (this is copy 237). The facsimile First printing. By Walt Disney. This manuscript is 98 pages long (disbound, hardcover book is a facsimile repro- i.e. loose) and printed on cream-colored duction of a 1938 art book featuring paper. Comes in an unusual (and frag- sketches and character designs from ile) illustrated cardboard fold-over cover Walt Disney’s first feature-length animat- which closes with clasps and string. ed film. Applewood Books, 1993. Out of Gary Gianni’s signature and the limitation notation are on the Print. Condition: Very Fine. front of the cardboard fold-over cover. Wandering Star, 2002. RB529. HC, 10x12, 82pg, PC Out of Print. Condition: Fine. $100.00 $75.00 RB276. 9x11, 98pg, Text/b&w $200.00 $150.00 MARVEL MASTERWORKS THE FRANK FRAZETTA ICON AMAZING SPIDER-MAN Vol 6 Comes with a second bonus dust First Edition, First Printing. Collects jacket! Highly Recommended. Edited The Amazing Spider-Man #51-61 & by Cathy and Arnie Fenner. This lushly Annual #4, 1967-68. By Stan Lee, John produced, large-format retrospective Romita, Don Heck and Larry Lieber. The follows Frazetta’s career from his first brand-new Spider-Man Masterworks apprenticeships at various publishers in volume in 12 years debuted just in time the 1940s, to his 1950s breakthrough for SPIDER-MAN 2! This action-packed with the “Buck Rogers” and “Lil’ Abner” volume collects an “amazing” selection series, to his powerfully erotic com- of Spidey tales by legends Stan Lee & positions for the works of Edgar Rice John Romita Sr. Includes a four-part Burroughs and the famous “Conan” art for Robert E. Howard. Doctor Octopus epic, plus appearances by the Kingpin, Underwood Books, 1998. Out of Print. Condition: Fine. Ka-Zar, the Spider-Slayer, Captain Stacy and more! And an RB277. HC, 9x12, 164pg, FC $120.00 $100.00 introduction by John Romita Sr. himself! Marvel, 2004. Out of Print. Condition: As New. FRANK FRAZETTA TESTAMENT DLX HURT RB501. HC, 8x11, 296pg, FC $200.00 $125.00 Signed & limited, #669 of 1200! Publisher’s File Copy. Highly Rec- SHAZAM! FROM THE 40’S TO THE 70’S Hardcover ommended. Edited by Arnie and Cathy By Otto Binder, C.C. Beck, Mac Raboy. Fenner. The deluxe edition offers 16 Introduction by E. Nelson Bridwell. This more pages not in the trade edition meaty volume containing mostly stories including unseen and previously un- from the strip’s heyday in the 1940s was published artwork, a newly discovered released in 1977, perhaps to capitalize two-page humor strip from a 1961 on the popularity of the then-current TV issue of Teen Life magazine and more. series. Shazam! DC Comics, 1977. Out Bound in German linen and individually of Print. Condition: Fine plus/ Very numbered and slipcased. Each volume Good jacket. Jacket has a few creases is embossed with Frazetta’s seal of certification. Underwood and chipping top and bottom. Books, 2001. Out of Print. Condition: Half the pages have a RB1169. HC, 7x10, 352pg, PC slight crease in the lower right side. $175.00 $150.00 RB1086. HC, 9x12, 176pg, PC $250.00 $145.00 GLAMOUR INTERNATIONAL 11 Paris DLX W/ UNSIGNED BOOKPLATE: 1200! Publisher’s File Edited by Gianni Brunoro. Volume Copy. FFTD. $250.00 $175.00 11--1st printing. “Paris--Seductions et Amours” Edited by Alberto Becattini. THE NEW ORDER BY ARTHUR SZYK Cover by Jean “Moebius” Girard. By Arthur Szyk. Introduc- First edition. Italian erotic comic anthology. NOTE: tion by Robert W. Straus Jr. Illustrated Some text is in Italian. Glamour Inter- throughout. Contains 38 pages of plates, national, 1987. Out of Print. Mature with 8 illustrations in color. Vitriolic Readers. Condition: Fine. caricatures of Hitler, Mussolini, Hirohito, RB196. SC, 12x12, 84pg, PC Nazism, Vichy France, the Hitler-Stalin $60.00 $50.00 Pact, and more. His widely published caricatures made him one of America’s GLAMOUR INTERNATIONAL 14: Giardino cover. 1989. Out most famous political satirists during of Print. Condition: Fine. RB207. $60.00 $50.00 World War II. He was a gifted artist, GLAMOUR INTERNATIONAL 15: 1991. Out of Print. Con- considered one of the greatest modern dition: Very Fine. RB209. $60.00 $50.00 practitioners of the art of illumination, especially in miniature 1991. . format. Putnam, 1941. Out of Print. Condition: Fine. No GLAMOUR INTERNATIONAL 15: Out of Print dust jacket. Condition: Very Good. Some good wear to the cover, and a bump in the top corner. . RB444. HCW, 8x10, 100pg, PC $125.00 $80.00 RB222 $55.00

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LIBERTY MEADOWS Cover Girl THE ART OF BRIAN BOLLAND Our Highest Recommendation. By Frank Highly Recommended. This is a retrospective of Brian Cho. The complete Bolland’s career. It begins with his rarely-seen British collection of all of series, including Judge Dredd and Tank Girl, but quickly Cho’s covers for all moves into iconic U.S. work on 63 covers for Animal Liberty Meadows Man, the legendary Camelot 3000, Wonder Woman, The comics and books, Invisibles, and more. Image, 2006. starring the gorgeous ARTBBH. HCW, 9x12, 176pg, PC $49.99 $19.99 Brandy--and far more. MADMAN 20TH ANNIVERSA- An all-new cover on the dust jacket, a RY MONSTER Signed Signed bookplate. Highly Recom- silver-embossed red mended. By Michael Allred and many friends! Frazetta!& cloth binding, and a Kirby! Toth! Moebius! Kubert! Miller! Stevens! Includes behind the scenes new 19-page story by Allread, and one-page tales and look at the development of some of the poster-sized tributes by Peter Bagge, Kyle Baker, Philip favorite pin-up style images of Brandy and Bond & Peter Milligan, Darwyn Cooke, Dave Cooper, the gang. Each color piece is accompanied Dean Haspiel, Los Bros Hernandez, Erik Larsen, David by the original b&w version. Image, 2006. Mack, Pat Mckeown, Frank Quitely, and on and on. LIBMH. HC, 9x12, 128pg, PC Image Comics, 2011. $24.99 $12.50 MAD20H. HCW, 11x17, 264pg, FC $100.00 $50.00

THE BIBLE EDEN CRUSADES Vol 1 Knight Highly Recommended. With Dave Collects #1-9, Vertigo, 2001-02. By Elliott and Keith Giffen scripting, Steven T. Seagle. Art by Kelley Jones. award-winning creator Scott Hampton An enigmatic 11th century Crusader has produced this beautifully painted adap- come to render a terrible justice on the tation of the original tale of innocence, citizens of 21st century San Francisco. temptation and lust for the pages of His acts of unspeakable violence spark Penthouse magazine. The creation of a firestorm of moral soul-searching in the the world, of Adam and Eve, the snake hearts and minds of the city’s most color- and the forbidden fruit, and the angels ful figures. Putting together the pieces of coming down to expel. Abundant nudity, the Knight’s mysteriously brutal puzzle is adult themes. IDW, 2010. Mature Readers. Glue is weak the voluptuous Venus Kostopikas, a fact and pages might come unglued from cover. checker for a dying newspaper. BIBED. SC, 9x11, 112pg, FC $17.99 $8.99 Image comics, 2010. Mature Readers. OUTLAW TERRITORY Vol 2 CRUS01H. HCW, 7x11, 256pg, FC $29.99 $14.99 Highly Recommended. By Mike Baron, Len Wein, Dysart, Kirkman et al. Art by CRUSADES Vol 2 DEI Francavilla, Mayerik, Albuquerque, Fowler Collects #10-20, Vertigo, 2002. The et al. Thirty eight-page stories by some conclusion of the macabre crime series of the best and brightest creators in by noted creators Steven T. Seagle and comics as they weave their own brand of Kelley Jones. The Crusades #10-20, tales about the old west. Explore the dark as well as a section of extras: art, interviews and behind-the- and gritty history of the wild west, and scenes material never before published. San Francisco... the lawless men and lawless territory on Image Comics, 2010. Mature Readers. the frontier. Some adult themes. Image CRUS02H. HCW, 7x11, 256pg, FC $29.99 $14.99 purposely made the cover and backcover DAWN Vol 3 Three Tiers Signed art on this look beat up, like a gritty old Signed bookplate! Collects the com- book, with rubbed edges and such. plete limited series #1-6, 2003-2005. Image Comics, 2011. Recommended. By Joseph Michael . SC, 7x9, 248pg, FC $19.99 OUT02 $9.99 Linsner. Dawn taunts her lover in visions OUTLAW TERRITORY Vol 3 and dreams, but she is always just one Highly Recommended. By Maxwell maddening step away. On his quest for Patterson, Tony DiGerolamo et al. Art by Dawn, Darrian fights duels in a coliseum, Ryan Sook, Pinna, Wayshak, Evenhuis, slays dragons, and makes love to three Tradd Moore, Greg Scott et al. With five women--a virgin, a queen, and a whore. more stories, 35 in all, and 50 more pages, Image wraps up Darrian stumbles upon the key to his this series of complete-in-themselves eight page tales. All destiny and discovers the true face of the new stories of the wild and violent and brutal and even sexy goddess. Deluxe silver-printed transparent jacket. Comes with west. It seems like they packed more adult material into this an illustrated bookplate Linsner created and signed for us in particular volume. Image Comics, 2013. Mature Readers. 1997, to go with Dawn: Lucifer’s Halo. Image Comics, 2006. OUT03. SC, 7x10, 296pg, FC $24.99 $12.50 Mature Readers. PHERONE DAW03H. HC, 7x10, 176pg, FC $39.99 $19.99 Recommended. By Viktor Kalvachev. SPEED RACER MACH GO GO GO Following Eve, a dangerously seductive Recommended. By Tatsuo Yoshida. woman on the edge of her sanity, Speed Racer’s 40th anniversary celebrat- Pherone weaves a dark storyline filled ed with a beautifully packaged, slipcased, with espionage, mystery, and suspense. two-volume hardcover collector’s set! The Armed with a killer body and a killer’s Speed Racer: Mach Go Go Go Box Set mind, the femme fatale must hunt down is the complete version and contains epi- clues to rediscover her own troubled sodes available in the US for the first time. past, bringing violence and danger to Join Speed Racer, Racer X, Trixie, Spritle anyone who crosses her path. Is she and Chim-Chim in this fast-paced thriller of the hooker or deranged seductress that she appears to action and intrigue! Special introduction by the voice of Speed be? Where did she get her personal combat skills? A sexy, Racer, Peter Fernandez. Four complete stories, remastered. adults-only story. Image, 2009. Mature Readers. Digital Manga, 2000. PHERH. HCW, 8x11, 104pg, FC $24.99 $9.95 SPERH. HCW, 6x8, 620pg, b&w $39.95 $19.95

24 BudsArtBooks.com ♦ 530-273-2166 Artists & Illustration ALICE IN WONDERLAND By David Delamare Deluxe Signed Frank Cho Signed by Wendy Ice. Limited, 2000. With bookplate (for a previous book) DRAWING BEAUTIFUL WOMEN drawn & signed by David. Highly Studio Edition Signed Recommended. Back in stock. This Artist’s Edition-size. Highly deluxe volume has a Victorian design- Recommended. By Frank Cho. -cloth cover, embossed foil titles, sewn This deluxe edition has an extra 16- binding, a full color overlay on the front, page section with bonus artwork, an and a slipcase with a sewn-in ribbon exclusive Frank Cho interview, and bookmark. Beautifully--and haunting- an alternate cover featuring a new ly--illustrated in color and b&w on nearly painting. Two gatefolds are included. every page. Wendy Ice, 2016. Frank Cho, the acclaimed creator of ALICWHS. HCW, 9x11, 134pg, Text/FC $90.00 Liberty Meadows, shares his secrets to drawing the lovely women he is re- THE ART OF JEFFREY JONES Signed Deluxe nowned for. A story- Signed & numbered, 1200! telling chapter is 16 extra pages. Our Highest highlighted by an all-new, eleven-page Recommendation. Edited by Cathy adventure premiering Cho’s Jungle and Arnie Fenner. Jeff passed away in Queen. The majority of the art shown 2011, but thanks to publisher Under- here has been created specifically for wood Books, we are able to offer his this collection This is as much an art finest art book complete with signature book as it is a how-to-book. Enhanced and slipcase and 16 bonus pages, at a by Frank Cho’s wit in his personal com- price far below anything on the internet. ments, for a fun and playful experience. Underwood Books, 2002. Out of Print. Flesk, 2014. Mature Readers. Mature Readers. DRBWD. HC, 12x17, 140pg, FC $150.00 $50.00 ARTJJD. HC, 9x12, 176pg, FC $140.00 $99.00 THE ART OF PLOOG Vol 2 ENDLESS ENIGMA Eight Highly Recommended. By Michael Centuries of Fantastic Art Friedlander. An in-depth look at the Art by Francisco de Goya, William career of Mike Ploog. Pages from his Blake, Odilon Redon et al. From the days working for Marvel Comics on titles 12th century to the present day with six such as Frankenstein, Ghost Rider, themes--Monsters & Demons, Dreams Man-Thing, Planet of the Apes; concept & Temptation, Fragmented Body, art and storyboards from Ploog films: Unconscious Gesture, Super Nature The Dark Crystal, John Carpenter’s The and Sense of Place. From medieval Thing, Little Shop of Horrors, Lord of gargoyles to the 20th-century, artists the Rings and Wizards; a section of his include Louise Bourgeois, Sigmar Polke and Pablo Picas- paintings and much more! FPG, 2019. so, Titian et al. Some adult themes. ARTMP02H. HCW, 9x12, 352pg, FC $49.00 David Zwirner Books, 2019. Mature Readers. Vol 2 Deluxe Signed & numbered, 325! Variant cover. ENDEH. HCW, 9x11, 248pg, PC $75.00 $59.00 ARTMP02D. $275.00 $199.00 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS 100 YEAR ART THE ASTOUNDING ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF CHRONOLOGY Slipcase Set SCIENCE FICTION Standard Edition. Our Highest Movies--Art--Comics--Pulps-- Recommendation. Four Fiction--Fantasy--Horror. High- volumes present an illustrative ly Recommended. By Dave Golber, history of all Burroughs’ publica- et al. Using timelines, illustrations, tions in the United States (and movie posters & stills, book covers, some from the U.K.). Written and and more, this covers sci-fi history compiled by Michael Tierney, from Frankenstein, through Verne, the narrative gives the history of H.G. Wells, Lovecraft to Bradbury, Burroughs’ work and the often Asimov, Philip K. Dick, TV and film. Flame Tree, 2017. legendary artists who visualized it, featuring untold stories, ASTIH. HC, 12x11, 192pg, FC $35.00 $24.99 art that hasn’t been seen since its release, pieces buried in vaults and more. Chenault & Gray, 2018. THE ISLAND OF DOCTOR ERB100D. HCW, 9x12, 1224pg, PC $250.00 MOREAU Illuminated Editions Oversized limited edition in deluxe FRAZETTA SKETCHBOOK slipcase. Our Highest Recommenda- Vol 2 Deluxe tion. By H.G. Wells. Bill Sienkiewicz’s Slipcased with 16 extra pages. powerful, full page, FC illustrations. An Recommended. By Frank Frazetta exceptionally handsome edition from be- and David Spurlock. Variant previously ginning to end, with the highest produc- unpublished cover and 16 page bonus tion values and fine design. Introduction section. Frank Frazetta, in an all-new by filmmaker and storyteller Guillermo art collection, companion to 2013’s Del Toro. Beehive, 2019. best-seller. Final pieces accompanied by ISLAH. HCW, 9x12, 148pg, $100.00 never-before-seen preliminary drawings and color studies. Special Tolkien sec- BOOKS OF EARTHSEA The Complete tion, life drawings of nudes, and more. Vanguard, 2014. Illustrated Edition Signed FRASK02D. HC, 8x11, 176pg, FC $69.95 Signed bookplate! 992-pages!! Our GRATISFACTION The Unaspirational Art of Bigtoe Highest Recommendation. Ursula Signed K. Le Guin’s Earthsea novels are Signed card. By BigToe. Introduction by some of the most awarded works in Matt Kennedy. Foreword by Shag. After literature. Now for the first time ever, over 20 years in the surfing and apparel they’re all together in one volume--in- industry, BigToe started painting for cluding the early short stories, Le public exhibition in 2006, art with a casu- Guin’s “Earthsea Revisioned” Oxford al, tongue-in-cheek sense of humor and lecture, and a new Earthsea story, playful eroticism. His art is inspired by never before printed. New introduc- the confluence of Tiki, Kustom and Surf tion by Le Guin, 50 illustrations by Charles Vess, commis- culture. Mermaids, tiki girls, rat finks, surfer babes...--over 175 sioned and selected by Le Guin. Saga Press, 2018. paintings, mugs, and designs. BOOKEHS. HCW, 7x9, 1008pg, PC $59.99 Working Class Publishing, 2019. Mature Readers. GRATHS. HCW, 12x12, 128pg, FC $75.00

BudsArtBooks.com ♦ 530-273-2166 25 ILLUSTRATORS QUARTERLY #23 Men’s Adventure Magazines Highly Recommended. By Diego BARBARIANS ON BIKES Cordoba and Peter Richardson. Art Recommended. Edited by Robert by N. C. Wyeth, Virgil Finlay et al. Deis and Wyatt Doyle. “Sex Ram- Features in this exceptionally great page of the Cycle Savages” ... “Big Ma- issue include N. C. Wyeth: One of ma’s Killer Cycle Army” ... “Cross-Coun- America’s greatest ever illustrators; try Blast With ‘Satan’s Riders’”... 30 Virgil Finlay: the iconic American years of 1950s-1970s vintage pulp pulp fantasy, science fiction and hor- magazine covers and interiors, most ror illustrator; Bobby Chiu: Canadian unseen since their original publication. digital artist extraordinaire (whose An archive of biker covers and interior sketchbooks we’ve handled), and illustrations at their most savage, with Anne & Janet Grahame Johnstone. Book Palace, 2018. history and context. New Texture, 2016. Mature Readers. IQ23. Magazine, 9x11, 96pg, FC $24.99 BARBB. SC, 8x11, 112pg, PC $19.95 $14.95 ILLUSTRATORS QUARTERLY Deluxe hardcover with 20 additional pages. #25 Silver Anniversary BARBBH. HCW, 9x11, 134pg, PC $39.95 Good Girl Art issue. Highly Recommended. A look back I WATCHED THEM EAT ME ALIVE Killer Creatures at the magazine’s beginning, a in Men’s Adventure Magazines cover feature on Manara, a look at Recommended. Edited by Robert Deis Hildebrandt’s American Beauties and Wyatt Doyle. It’s all about ants to series with supplemental full nudes crabs to sharks to piranhas, all man-eat- and unpublished work, Art Frahm’s ers whether you are a he-man or a panties-around-the-ankles pin-ups, barely-dressed young lady. Note: This is cover artist Margaret Brundage. marked $9.95, an introductory price no Book Palace, 2019. Mature Readers. longer available to us. It is priced as low as IQ25. Magazine, 9x11, 96pg, PC $24.99 we can, based on our cost. New Texture, 2017. Mature Readers. ILLUSTRATORS QUARTERLY IWAT. SC, 6x9, 104pg, PC $14.95 SPECIAL #1 Spanish Artists Hardcover: IWATH. 124pg $24.95 New printing of their most popular special issue. Highly Recommend- POLLEN’S ACTION The Art of Samson Pollen ed. By Diego Cordoba. With Jordi Highly Recommended. Edited Bernet, Enric, Luis Garcia, Pepe by Robert Deis & Wyatt Doyle. Gonzales, Esteban Maroto, Sanjulian Samson Pollen (1931-2018) was and Josep Toutain. The inside one of the great illustrators whose story of the Spanish Studio/Agency work appeared in vintage men’s (Toutain Studio) that transformed the adventure magazines from the Warren empire! Lots of Warren art, 1950s-1970s. Pollen’s specialty plus other comics projects, foreign publications, special was action--dynamic, explosive, projects, even specialty paintings never before seen. outrageous, sexy ladies, action From tropical jungles to mean Some nudity. Book Palace, 2016. Mature Readers. city streets. Illustrating work from authors Mario Puzo, Martin IQS01. Magazine, 8x11, 144pg, PC $34.99 Cruz Smith, Norman Mailer, et al. New Texture, 2019. See back cover for more Illustrators Quarterly. POLLAH. HCW, 11x9, 136pg, PC $39.95 POLLEN’S WOMEN The Art of Samson Pollen THE MOVIE ART OF SYD MEAD Recommended. Edited by Robert VISUAL FUTURIST Deis & Wyatt Doyle. Samson Highly Recommended. This represents Pollen’s most memorable pieces, the most extensive collection of Mead’s selected from 100s of illustrations he visionary work ever printed, compiling drew for 1950s-1970s men’s adven- hundreds of images, sketches and con- ture magazines. Much of the artist’s cept art from a career spanning almost work saw print in the Atlas/Diamond 40 years, many of which have never group from Marvel Comics founder been seen in print before. Each entry Martin Goodman. Each page of original art is accompanied by provides insight into Mead’s processes the printed version. New Texture, 2018. Mature Readers. as well as the behind-the-scenes work POLLWH. HCW, 11x9, 136pg, PC $39.95 of creating a cinematic depiction of the future. Titan, 2017. MOVSMH. HCW, 12x9, 256pg, FC $49.95 $39.95 Signed Sketchbooks Moebius JAY ANACLETO DANGEROUS OBSESSIONS LA FAUNE DE MARS Sketchbook Signed Expanded, limited edition, 3000. Highly Highly Recommended. A wonderful Recommended. By Moebius. Moebius new sketchbook of heroes and heroines, at his best, creating Martian monsters many sans clothing, and all beautifully and landscapes, insane and astonishing. rendered. Jay is a brilliant illustrator--he Interview and brief captions in French combines photo-realism and fantasy, only. First published in 2011 in a limited using texture and stippling that would edition, now larger size and with sixteen make Virgil Finlay proud. And his ladies new pages in full color. would make Dave Stevens take notice. Moebius Productions, 2019. Wonder Woman, Elektra, Supergirl, LAFAH. HCW, 6x8, 200pg, FC $49.95 X-Girls, Dejah Thoris, Sheena, Red LE MAJOR Sonja, and many others. 3-Wishes, 2018. Mature Readers. JADOS. SC, 8x11, 80pg, b&w $40.00 Expanded edition. Limited, 3000. In French. Recommended. By Moebius. MODELING MANDY Signed Originally published as a limited edition Highly Recommended. By Dean Yea- of 1000 copies in 2011. Now larger with gle. Frad the Frog narrates the story of 24 additional pages, and eleven color Dean Yeagle’s creation of the beautiful illustrations. The fourth and final book of Mandy. From first pencil sketches of real the Major Fatal saga and one of the last life models, he gets Mandy to do similar published works by Moebius. Two desert poses as these models, but she doesn’t dwellers, deep in conversation, postulat- always cooperate! She is in various ing grand philosophical and theological stages of undress while she poses. questions to a monolithic adobe structure Caged Beagle, 2017. Mature Readers. which houses Major Grubert. Graphic novel with French dia- MODMS. SC, 9X11, 48pg, PC $20.00 logue, and wordless story. Moebius Productions, 2019. See our website or inquire for more Dean Yeagle and LEMAH. HCW, 8x6, 336pg, PC $49.95 Mandy.

26 BudsArtBooks.com ♦ 530-273-2166 DRAWING FROM HISTORY The Forgotten Art of STAR WARS ARCHIVES Fortunino Matania EPISODES IV-VI 1977-1983 Limited, 1000! Our Highest Rec- 16 pounds, a massive land- ommendation. By Lucinda Gosling. scape-format volume. Recom- Foreword by James Gurney. Enjoy mended. Made with the full coopera- Matania’s meticulously accurate histor- tion of George Lucas and Lucasfilm, ical drawings and paintings of antiquity, this first volume covers the making the Roman era, British history and of the original trilogy--Episode IV: A English Kings and Queens, illustra- New Hope,Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, and Episode tions for Kipling stories, Edgar Rice VI: Return of the Jedi. Profusely illustrated with script pages, Burroughs, When Worlds Collide and a production documents, concept art, storyboards, on-set pho- major selection of his historic World War tography, stills, and posters. Rare material reveals how the One illustrations. Tasteful nudity. films were created, how special effects were done, and more. Book Palace, 2016. Handsome black cloth-bound hardcover. Taschen, 2018. DRFMH. HCW, 10x13, 340pg, PC $90.00 STARWH. HCW, 12x16, 600pg, FC $200.00 $185.00 SOROLLA Spanish Master of Light YOSHITAKA AMANO The Illustrated Biography- Recommended. By Gabriele Finaldi, Beyond The Fantasy Deluxe Signed Javier Barón Thaidigsmann et al. Signed & numbered, 500. Highly Sorolla (1863--1923) was the leading Recommended. By Florent Gorges. Spanish painter of his day, world-fa- Art by Yoshitaka Amano. With a bonus mous when Picasso was still struggling. 96-page softcover of sketches and This sumptuously illustrated book traces a photo-essay, a 3-hour Blu-Ray, Sorolla’s career at home and abroad, two mini-lithographs & a signed and focusing on more than 60 canvases: numbered illustrated card, all enclosed portraits, landscapes, bathers and in a special hardcover portfolio. This seascapes for which he is most famous. contains nearly 400 illustrations and His early works established him as a social realist, depicting photos from the career of Final Fantasy designer, graphic peasants, fishermen, prostitutes et al. Yale University, 2019. novelist and painter Yoshitaka Amano. Dark Horse, 2018. SORSMH. HCW, 10x11, 264pg, FC $40.00 YOSHILD. HC, 10x11, 336pg, FC $149.99 Comics & Graphic Novels Comic Book Archives KIRBY IS...FANTASTIC! King Sized BATMAN The Golden Age Omnibus Vol 7 Collects Fantastic Four #4, 12, 25-26, Batman stories from Detective #154- 52-53, 66-67, 84-87 & Annual #6, 1961- 173, Batman #56-66 and World’s Finest 69. Highly Recommended. By Stan #43-53, 1949-51. Highly Recommended. Lee and Jack Kirby. The first in a line of By Bill Finger, Edmond Hamilton et al. super-giant “King-Size” hardcovers, brings Art by Dick Sprang, Jim Mooney et al. together all-time great Fantastic Four In these 1950s tales, the Dynamic Duo issues. The 1962 debut of the Sub-Mar- encounter villains including The Joker, the iner, earth-shaking battles between the Penguin and Catwoman. There are debut Thing and the Hulk; the debut of the Black appearances of Killer Moth, Deadshot, the Panther; the unveiling of the utopian introductions of a new Batmobile and a man-god “Him” (a.k.a. Adam Warlock); a new Batplane and much more, including life-or-death epic battle with Doctor Doom! Marvel, 2019. a slew of incredible covers by the unsung KIRIH. HCW, 14x21, 400pg, FC $100.00 $89.95 Win Mortimer! DC, 2019. LIFE ON THE MOON BATG07H. HC, 7x11, 824pg, FC $125.00 $105.00 A Completely Illustrated Novel See our website or inquire for more Golden-Age Batman. Our Highest Recommendation. By BEST OF DON WINSLOW OF THE NAVY Robert Grossman. An historical graphic Highly Recommended. By Frank V. novel based on the 1835 “Great Moon Martinek. Edited by Craig Yoë. The best Hoax,” the most successful newspaper stories from the classic Fawcett run be- hoax ever. It’s told in comic book fashion, ginning with the first issue in 1943. A long, but one panel per page, with all text un- well illustrated introduction details his derneath. In 1835, New York newspaper comic strip appearances (1934-55), then The Sun published a series of six articles films, books, pulps and other media. Here declaring the discovery of life--and even you’ll find Winslow fighting the Axis pow- civilization--on the Moon. IDW, 2019. ers as well as villains like The Snake and Mature Readers. Singapore Sal. Dead Reckoning, 2018. LIFMH. HCW, 6x9, 400pg, PC $39.99 $34.99 BEDWH. HCW, 9x11, 272pg, FC $29.95 LIGHTS OF THE AMALOU THE BEST OF STAR STUDDED COMICS Signed First English Translation of the 1990- Publisher File Copies. Signed & 96 French Series. Recommended. limited, 500! Highly Recommend- By Christophe Giblen. An epic fantasy ed. By Bill Schelly. A collection from the drawn by the internationally-renowned classic fanzine of original 1963-1972 illustrator Claire Wendling. This world comic book stories. It featured the talents is populated by a wide array of species, of writers and artists including Jim Star- including the human-like Transpar- lin, Mike Vosburg, Grass Green, Alan ents--and one in particular, Orane. Weiss, Biljo White, and many more. Ferrets, intelligent talking animals with Note: some overlap with Fandom’s Finest an agenda. Humans, who everyone is Comics. Hampster, 2005. Out of Print. trying to hide from. IDW, 2018. BESSTS. SC, 8x11, 256pg, b&w $25.00 $10.95 LIGAM. SC, 8x11, 240pg, FC $39.99 $34.99 BILL SCHELLY RETRO COMIC SET Signed VAMPIRELLA / DEJAH THORIS The Eye Collection signed by Bill Collects #1-5, 2018-19. plus 39 pages Schelly! Recommended. By Grass of variant covers! By Erik Burnham. Art Green, Bill Schelly, Roy Thomas et al. Art by Ediano Silva. When an alien scout ship by Bill Schelly, Dick Giordano et al. Very crashes on Mars, Dejah Thoris must risk limited number available. Set includes He- reigniting war with the Green Martians roes vs Hilter #1, Xal-Kor The Human Cat, and becoming dinner for the white apes. and The Eye Collection. The Eye, Alter and But the stakes are raised so much higher Capt. Ego, the Human Cat, the Eclipse, when the ship is revealed to carry Vam- and others take on Hitler. Xal-Kor offer 95 pirella! Variant covers by Jay Anacleto, pages of stories and more. Hamster Press Lucio Parrillo, Wil Quintana and others. & Alter Ego, 2000, 2002. Out of Print. Dynamite, 2019. BILLPS. SC, Various, b&w $27.40 $12.95 VAMDJ. SC, 7x10, 132pg, FC $19.99 $17.99

BudsArtBooks.com ♦ 530-273-2166 27 AX Vol 1 A Collection of Alternative Manga THE GOLDEN AGE OF DC COMICS Edited by Sean Michael Wilson. A New edition, Bargain-Priced. Our massive 400 pages of stories by Highest Recommendation. By Paul 33 artists, including work by Yoshihiro Levitz. 1935-1956! The single most Tatsumi, Imri Sakabashira, Kazuichi comprehensive book on the subject, Hanawa, Yusaky Hannakuyma, Akino this traces the company’s first decades, Kondo, Shin’inchi Abe and many oth- from its pulp origins up to the comic book ers. In English for the first time! Art styles burnings of the McCarthy ‘50s--bursting and subject matter ranges all over, from with comics, art, comics, photographs, traditional to abstract, stylish and highly and more comics. Originally $60, now detailed to cartoony. Top Shelf, 2010. smaller sized but still with every page, Adult Material. every illustration. Taschen, 2019. AX01. SC, 6x9, 400pg, b&w $29.95 $11.95 GADCH. HC, 6x8, 672pg, FC $20.00 PLANET OF THE APES Omnibus Before the Fall STERANKO The Self-Created Man By Gabriel Hardman and Corinna Bechko. Highly Recommended. James Rom- Art by Gabriel Hardman. Twenty years berger’s long-awaited examination of the before Astronaut Taylor, the Planet of the comics and film work ofJim Steranko, Apes is gripped with a cataclysmic crisis America’s first comic book auteur. It is between Apes and Man! The rigid caste presented in three parts---biography, system is breaking down. Humans can’t interview, and a critical analysis of his film speak and are considered animals, but conceptualizations for Alain Resnais, Ste- are tolerated. Scientific curiosity is smash- ven Spielberg, George Lucas and Francis ing old taboos. Boom!, 2019. Ford Coppola. Insightful and readable PLAAB. SC, 7x10, 496pg, FC commentary. Ground Zero Books, 2018. $39.99 $34.99 STERSE. SC, 6x9, 162pg, Text/PC $24.00

Comic Strip Collections Pulps & Fun Stuff ART OF THE PULPS An Illustrated History PEANUTS EVERY SUNDAY The 1970s Gift Box Set Our Highest Recommendation. Set includes volumes 5 & 6, 1971-80. Highly Recommend- Experts in each of the ten major pulp ed. By Charles Schulz. An amazing genres, such as Detective, Hero, TEN YEARS of Schulz at his philo- Spicy, Science Fiction, Adventure, Avi- sophical and illustrative peak. Charlie ation, chart for the first time the com- Brown, Linus, Lucy, Pig-Pen, Shermy, plete history of pulp magazines--the Violet, Sally, Patty, Schroeder and stories and their writers, the graphics Snoopy. Volume 5: Color Sunday and their artists, and, of course, the Pages, 1971-75. An amazing four publishers and their readers. Illus- years of classic pages. Volume 6: trated with more than 400 examples Color Sunday Pages, 1976-80. Fantagraphics, 2018. of the best pulp covers and graphics. PES03HP. HC, 13x10, 576pg, FC $85.00 $75.00 Plus two special chapters: David Saunders on artists Nor- See our website or inquire for more Peanuts. man Saunders and Walter Baumhofer and Ed Hulse looks at H.P. Lovecraft and Robert E. Howard. IDW, 2017. WINSOR MCCAY The Complete ARTPIH. HCW, 10x11, 240pg, FC $49.99 $39.99 Little Nemo 1910-1927 Our Highest Recommendation. By VAMPIRELLA Tarot Cards Alexander Braun. 329 escapades. Recommended. By Frank Frazetta, Through them, we delight not only Sanjulian, Bill Hughes et al. An all-new in the splendor of Slumberland, a functioning Tarot Card Deck using images surreal benchmark, but also McCay’s of the Warren’s original Vampirella Mag- pioneering panel layout and storytelling azine art. These cover images helped techniques, his timing and pacing, and to define the horror comic genre with extraordinary architectural detail. Huge paintings by Frank Frazetta, Sanjulian, sturdy hardcover format, perfect to Bill Hughes, Jose Gonzalez, Enrich, delight in these detailed masterpieces. Taschen, 2019. Esteban Maroto, and Paul Gulacy along WIMC02H. HC, 13x17, 344pg, FC $80.00 with a host of other legendary contribut- ing artists. Dynamite, 2018. ZORRO The Dailies Signed VAMTC. 3x5, 78 cards, FC $19.99 Signed by Thomas Yeates. Highly Recommended. By Don McGregor. Art by Thomas Pin-Up & Erotic Art Yeates, with Tod Smith. Due to a special arrangement with the pub- ERIC STANTON & THE HISTORY OF THE lisher, we have this wonderful book BIZARRE UNDERGROUND (2001) back in stock, discounted, Recommended. By Richard Pérez and signed by artist Thomas Yeates (Prince Valiant). This Seves. Tracing the rise of commercial collects the first year of a new Zorro newspaper strip, both fetish art from the 1940s to the 1970s, dailies and Sundays, gorgeously illustrated and well told. 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