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FAMOUS AMERICAN ILLUSTRATORS On our Cover Specially Priced SOI file copies from 1997! Our NAUGHTY AND NICE The Good Girl of Highest Recommendation. By Publisher Edition Arpi Ermoyan. Fascinating insights New Edition. Special into the lives and works of 82 exclusive Publisher’s artists elected to the Society of Hardcover edition, 1500. Illustrators Hall of Fame make Highly Recommended. this an inspiring reference and art An extensive survey of book. From illustrators such as N.C. Bruce Timm’s celebrated Wyeth to to “after hours” private works. , Al Parker, Austin These tastefully drawn Briggs, , Parrish, nudes, completed purely for Pyle, Dunn, Peak, Whitmore, Ley- fun, are showcased in this endecker, Abbey, Flagg, Gruger, exquisite new release. This Raleigh, Booth, LaGatta, Frost, volume boasts over 250 Kent, Sundblom, Erté, Held, full-color or line and pencil , Georgi, images, each one full page. McGinnis, Harry Anderson, Bar- It’s all about sexy, nubile clay, Coll, Schoonover, McCay... girls: partially clothed or fully nude, of almost every con- the list of greats goes on and on. ceivable description and temperament. Girls-next-door, , 1997. seductresses, , girls with guns, teases...Timm FAMAMH. HC, 12x12, 224pg, FC blends his style with his passion for traditional $40.00 $29.95 good-girl art for an approach that is unmistakably all his JOHN HASSALL own. Flesk, 2021. Mature readers. NOTE: Unlike the The Life and Art of the Poster King first, Timm didn’t sign this second printing. Our Highest Recommendation. By NAUNBH. HC, 9x12, 256pg, PC $59.95 Lucinda Gosling. Foreword by film SOFTCOVER EDITION director Mike Leigh. A biography of New printing. Flesk, 2021. NAUNB. SC $44.95 $39.95 British commercial illustrator John Front cover image courtesy of Bruce Timm and Flesk Hassall (1868-1948), “The Poster Publishing, ©2021 Bruce Timm. King,” who was also a prolific book illustrator and cover designer, with one hundred color . In the CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT Signed early twentieth century, he was one Highly Recommended. By Dan of Britain’s best-known, highest-pro- Brereton. A bewitching new art book file artists, as well know as Cheret, by illustrator and creator Dan Mucha and Toulouse Letrec were in Brereton. A deluxe hardcover edition for their poster art! Though he worked across a variety presented in spectral color, featuring of disciplines, it was his commercial art for travel companies, an extensive collection of haunting political causes, and well-known brands that made him a new artwork, consisting of 136 pages, household name. With bold lines, flat colors, and an engag- a “Virgin” dustcover with wrap-around ing, cheery style, Hassall created some of the most famous art--no titles--and full color illustrated and influential designs of the era. , 2021. endsheets. And...illustrations, pin-ups, JOHAH. HC, 8x10, 208pg, PC $37.95 drawings and sketches, featuring a line-up of majestic gals, noble brutes and pulpish heroes, most of this Look for the star symbol. These are entirely new work. Dan Brereton, 2021. items that are deeply discounted from CHILHS. HC, 9x12, 136pg, FC $39.95 the original publisher’s price. Most of these items have been closed out by the Signed with Original Drawing Highly Recommended. Dan Brereton, 2021. publisher and we have limited copies. Buy CHILHD. HC, 9x12, 136pg, FC $100.00 now before they’re gone!

TABLE OF CONTENTS News & Notes Artists & ...... 4 I hope you are having a good summer. On one level it’s been a bit grim here Comics & Graphic Novels...... 4 in Northern . First we had a , now we have another nasty French Graphic Novels...... 5 season. My house was on the very edge of the evacuation zone for the Archives...... 6 River Fire. It made the national news and was just a few miles from here. It DC Comics...... 7 burned along a river that we kayak on and know very well. The town of Colfax Marvel Archives...... 9 was evacuated, which is where we turn off Highway 80 to come to our house, not many miles as flies. We were out of town (see below) so it was all Collections...... 10 beyond our control! Comic Reference & Fun Stuff...... 10 Pin-Up & ...... 11 But they got the fire under control very quickly, using 737 air tankers and the Nude Photography...... 11 air attack base which is at our local airport just up the street from our ware- house (which was never threatened). So we have much to be thankful for, in Adult DVDs...... 12 . Collectors Supplies...... 12 Coming Soon ������������������������������� 13 And on the other level, we’ve been dealing with two collections of older books Rare Books ���������������������������������� 18 that belonged to two very good friends of ours, both of whom sadly passed away. We’re buried in outstanding out-of-print books, as we sort things out and Don’t Miss These!...... 19 try to start getting them priced and online, for Rare Books here and for shows, Just Arrived...... 30 when they start up again. for price line codes Both of my friends were long time customers, so they had a great number of HC Hardcover the best books that we’ve handled over the last 40 years or so. Signed limited HCW Hardcover w/o dustjacket editions, unusual French imports, every book about comics imaginable. My SC Softcover one friend, Richard Dix from Portland, also had a wonderful collection of PC Partial color vintage illustrated books…very much like I collect myself. So I found things for FC Full color myself, I upgraded other book to earlier editions or copies with jackets, and yet B&W Black & white there’s so much left. Anne had dozens of boxes of children’s picture books to deal with, including a huge number of signed books. Richard had met many of F53- Fall 2021 the illustrators. continued on page 12

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HC, 8x11, 128pg, PC $24.99 $21.99 See our website (or inquire) for more Art of Der Orchideengarten. Comics & Graphic Novels 1000 PAGE COMICS DELIGHT War! Recommended. The latest volume of the biggest Archie collections ever. Over 100 full-color stories in a format akin to the hugely popular Archie Digest series. These look to us like mostly from the 1960s to present day. Artists include Dan DeCarlo, Harry Lucey, Bob , , Dan Parent et al. Here’s the awkward charm that has kept Archie and the gang popular for 80 years. Plus, lots of THE BATTLE BOOK Vol 3 “”! , 2021. Recommended. Conclusion. 3rd of 3 volumes. By Frédéric Richaud ARCCDE. SC, 5x6, 1000pg, FC $14.99 and Patrick Rambaud. Art by Ivan Gil. Napoleon is furious. The French cavalry is so exhausted it can’t even gallop when charging. Ammunition is DARK YEARS running out, while losses mount horrifically both in men and in irreplacea- Collects #1-5, 2019. ble officers. 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What follows is a tale looming on the horizon. of discovery, magic, tragedy, and adventure, as the This exciting tale, written by girl discovers that may or may not be born Frédéric Brrémaud, is told of an ancient evil. She befriends a cunning talking without narration or dialogue, wolf along the way, and together the two set out on conveyed entirely through a journey. A beautifully illustrated, magical the beautiful illustrations of sure to appeal to young teens and up, created by Federico Bertolucci. Mag- the award-winning team behind the world-renowned netic Press, 2017. LOVE series of wordless wildlife graphic novels. LOVEDH. Magnetic Press, 2021. HC, 9x11, 80pg, FC $17.99 BRINDH. HC, 9x11, 188pg, FC $29.99 $26.99 LOVE THE MISS: Better Living Through Crime Award-Winning French Series. Highly Recommended. By Highly Recommended. By Frédéric Philippe Thirault, Marc Riou Brrémaud. Art by Federico Bertolucci. and Mark Vigouroux. “You’ll It’s not easy being one of the smaller be hard-pressed to find a predators in the woods, competing more compelling example with an entire woodland population for of a great crime story...” -Ed scraps along the food chain. But when Brubaker, from his forward. nature throws cataclysmic weather into The tale of two very unlikely the mix, it becomes a race for surviv- partners in crime set in New al--and love. Follow an agile, intrepid York City’s Roaring Twenties. fox through a day’s journey through Nola is a poor white girl living the woods in this beautiful all-ages title that explores genuine on the streets who has learned natural behavior, like a nature documentary in lavish, wordless to survive by any means illustration. Magnetic Press, 2015. necessary. Slim is a black pimp with a shady history, LOVEFH. HC, 9x11, 80pg, FC $17.99 constantly looking over his shoulder in fear of his LOVE THE LION own past. Nola and Slim forge a partnership as hired Award-Winning French Series. killers. Humanoids, 2021. Highly Recommended. By Frédéric MISSB. SC, 8x10, 192pg, FC $22.99 $20.99 Brrémaud. Art by Federico Bertolucci. Both heartwarming and heartbreaking, ORWELL Recommended. George this volume focuses on a solitary lion Orwell’s most celebrated work, as it wanders the plains of Africa, han- 1984, and the prescient it dling the daily hunt, and vicious rivalry, contains of a society governed without a pride of its own. The Circle by Big Brother, predates the of Life takes center stage in a world constant monitoring of people where predator and prey trade places and data we are with on a regular basis, and Family is worth today. But his life was every bit fighting and dying for. Magnetic Press, 2016. as fascinating and forward-look- LOVELH. HC, 9x11, 80pg, FC $17.99 ing as his books. Orwell studied LOVE THE TIGER at Eton, joined the police in Award-Winning French Series. Burma, fought in the Spanish , fiercely Highly Recommended. By Frédéric opposed Stalinism, and lived in ’s slums while Brrémaud. Art by Federico Bertolucci. working as a journalist. With illustrations by a team of A day in the life of the king of the artists including , , Manu jungle, this lavishly illustrated story Larcenet, Blutch and André Juillard, Pierre Chris- follows a single majestic tiger through tin and Sébastien Verdier, Orwell offers readers an a wordless adventure of survival as intimate yet definitive portrait of our greatest political it hunts pray and defends itself from writer. SelfMadeHero, 2021. other would-be killers defending their ORWEL. SC, 7x8, 160pg, PC $22.99 territory. Magnetic Press, 2015. RIVER OF INK LOVETH. HC, 9x11, 80pg, FC $17.99 Recommended. French LOVE THE MASTIFF artist Etienne Appert creates Highly Recommended. By Frédéric a amazing graphic novel about Brrémaud. Art by Federico Bertoluc- the very origins of the art of ci. A loyal hunting dog finds himself illustration--what it means and alone in the wild outback of why it exists. “Why do you when his master is struck down by a draw?” A simple by a poisonous snake during an expedition. young boy moves the author to Now he must make his way through travel with him down the River the dangers and obstacles of the mag- of Ink, which flows from the nificent wilderness, relying on instincts present day back to the very first illustration drawn by that no amount of domestication can a human. They visit legendary artists and encounter fully suppress...Fifth in an award-win- personal tales that explore the philosophy of commu- ning series of wordless graphic novels nication through drawing. Also: an illustrated interview by the same two French creators. between Appert and comics master Scott McCloud Magnetic Press, 2021. (Understanding Comics, The Sculptor) that no reader LOVEMH. HC, 8x11, 84pg, FC $17.99 should miss, 11 pages done exclusively for this first English-language edition. Life Drawn, 2021. RIVIN. SC, 8x10, 240pg, FC $22.99 $20.99

BudsArtBooks.com ♦ 530-273-2166 5 THE COMIC BOOK HISTORY OF ANIMATION AND THE B.P.R.D 1952-1954 Recommended. By Fred Van Highly Recommended. New stories from Lente and Ryan Dunlavey. From 2014-2018. From his first field mission in the team behind The Comic Book 1952, to his first years as an agent in 1953 History of Comics comes the and 1954. The grown Hellboy may be dead perfect companion piece telling and in hell...maybe. But here are wonderful the story of the triumphs and new stories of his youth, as an untried tragedies of the filmmakers and and wild-as-they-come monster killer. Plus beloved characters of the past dozens and dozens of pages of character century and a half! It’s all here, studies, unpublished art, covers and much from Windsor McCay and Max more. A must-have book for fans (like me). Fleischer to Zoetrope, Disney to Love it. Dark Horse, 2021. Miyazaki, Hanna-Barbera to Pixar, HELLBH. HC, 7x10, 440pg, FC and everything in-between! $39.99 $34.99 IDW, 2021. See our website (or inquire) for more Hellboy. CBHIS. SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $17.99 $15.99 KANE & ABLE GRIMM FAIRY TALES HOLIDAY PINUP Comic book wise guys Kane and Able Special Alfredo Reyes Cover offer you a retro-style “summer dump cake We begin with a new 8-page Robyn of -busting mischief and masked story, holiday themed of mayhem” in this oversized anthology of course. The rest of the issue is never-before-published stories. Discover the all pin-ups of the Grimm Universe do-gooder Astonishing Bug! Surf the ladies, in various states of dress, Fleshwave with Black Fur in “Who Fears The undress and costumes. All new! Art- Deathroach?” Journey into the sub-basement ists include Paul Green, Salonga, in the gasoline-tinged “Dustmites!” Ride into Riveiro, Mike DeBalfo, Tyndall, the Creepzone with Nightmare and Sleepy- Michael Dooney, Santacruz, Rey- -where one our our Golden Age-inspired es, Breed, Chatzoudis, Al Rio and heroes is going to die! Ultra-violent! MaImage Comics, 2021. others. Note: This was published in Mature Readers. late 2020, but due to a mix-up, it’s just new to us now, KANEAB. SC, 8x12, 72pg, FC $12.99 Summer 2021. Better late than never! 1992 & 1982 One Shot Set Zenescope, 2020. Almost Gone! Bagged set of two one-shot comics. By Amy . Comic, 7x10, 48pg, FC GRIMM2020 $5.99 Chu and Max Bemis. Art by Eric Blake, H.P. LOVECRAFT THE ALCHEMIST Marcos Ramos, Roberto Castro. Cover By H. P. Lovecraft and Steven P. art by Jonathan Broxton. Red Sonja 1982: Jones. Art by Octavio Cariello. For Amy Chu returns to pen Red Sonja as a over 600 years the male descend- mysterious killer android from the future hunts ants of the Chabrillane family the legendary mercenary from the past. A.I. inexplicably perish on their 32nd meets magic in a story that takes us to--where birthday. The legend of the curse else?--, Beverly Hills, and the City began the night Henri Chabrillane of ! Vampirella 1992: Max Bemis, killed the alchemist Michel Mauvis. Roberto Castro and Marcos Ramos take Michel’s son, Le Sorcerer created Vampi to a comic-con cosplay event where all the curse. Now, the last Count de hell, literally, breaks loose. Dynamite, 2021. Chabrillane is about to turn 32. Out of print. Includes the original prose story VAMRSOP. Comic, 7x10, 40pg ea, FC $9.99 (it’s relatively short) and HPL biography. Caliber Entertainment, 2016. Comic Book Archives HPLAL. SC, 7x10, 52pg, FC $9.99 HELLSING DELUXE Vol 3 HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE #304 Collects Chapters 63-88 from DHC vol- Andrea De Dominicis Cover umes 8-10, plus extras from #1-10. The New science-fiction, fantasy, CONCLUSION of this hit series, all and horror stories. Writer volumes in matching deluxe hardcover bind- extraordinaire Steve Orlando ings (similar to the Berserker series, but in makes his debut in the maga- red leatherette). Kohta Hirano’s action-hor- zine with his series Starward; ror epic plus an extensive color gallery and Darko Perovid creates Azra all the author notes, character profiles, Alaraph; Backup; Funeral part and bonus art, including color art not in the 3; Story Time by Ron Mars and original editions. The final act Bart Sears; A Perfect Past; of the apocalyptic war between vampires, ; The ’s Curtain , fanatics, and mercenaries in the grisly wreckage that by Viral by Mark McMann; is now London. Mature Readers. Dark Horse, 2021. The Last Detec- Benton Jew; HELSD03H. HC, 704pg, b&w $49.99 $39.99 tive: Redemption part 2; Forgive Us Our Sins by McCann, Cook & Forte. Heavy Metal, Vols 1 (chapters 1-27 from Vols #1-4), Vol 2 (chapters 28-62 2020. Mature readers. from Vols #5-8). HELSD01H, 02H. ea: $49.99 $39.99 HM304. Magazine, 8x11, 148pg, FC $13.99 LOCKE & KEY KEYHOUSE Compendium HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE #306 Recommended. By . Art by Gabriel Kai Carpenter Cover Rodriguez. Now a Netflix original series. This Black Beacon part 1 by Lind- new edition collects all six volumes of the say & Piriz; Euclid; Star 69; critically acclaimed series into one massive Nuclear Romance; Barracuda; compendium. Named a Au Naturale by Crowe & Chris “modern masterpiece” Anderson; and of the by The A.V. Club, Locke Human God. Plus Steve Orlan- & Key tells a sprawling do continues with his Starward tale of magic and family, part 2, Ron Marz’ Swamp God legacy and grief, good part 2, Matthew Medney’s and evil. Acclaimed sus- Dark Wing part 6, and Brendan pense novelist and New Columbus’ Savage Circus part York Times-bestselling author Joe Hill (The 6, also an interview with Kevin Fireman, Heart-Shaped Box, NOS4A2) has Smith. Heavy Metal, 2021. Mature readers. created a gripping story of and HM306. 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12 BudsArtBooks.com ♦ 530-273-2166 Coming Soon Artists & Illustration ILLUSTRATION ART GALLERY PRESENTS Drawings and Paintings by Ron THE ART OF & CHARLES VESS’ Sidney Embleton Signed Limited, 600. By Peter Richardson. The Signed bookplate, limited! Highly complete collection of Ron Embleton’s Recommended. Introduction by Neil Dickensian themed artworks. Created Gaiman. From Charles Vess’s personal during the 1970s these images covered archive, a breathtaking collection of his a variety of themes including characters illustrations, from sketches to stunning from the novels of Dickens, children’s paintings, for the acclaimed masterwork street games, street vendors, horse-borne written by Neil Gaiman. An elegant transport and Edwardian entertainment. and lavish book revealing the origins, The book includes an introduction to Ron processes, and brilliant final paintings Embleton’s art and career, including pho- produced for the award-winning fantasy tographs of the artist in his studio and the novel Stardust written by Neil Gaiman, techniques he employed. Book Palace, 2021. Due July. which became a wonderful film. A deluxe edition will also be ILLCDH. HC, 9x11, 96pg, FC $44.99 available, details to come. Titan, 2021. Due: Sep. ARTSTHS. HC, 160pg, FC $39.95 ILLUSTRATION ART GALLERY PRESENTS Through the Ages Drawings and THE BLAZING WORLD Illuminated Edition Paintings by Peter Jackson By Margaret Cavendish. Art by Rebekka A major collection of Peter Jackson’s Dunlap. One of the most astonish- stunning historical art. Most active during ing pieces of literature in the English the 1960s-1980s, Peter used his superb language. 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Stan’s go-to World War, his art documented an age artist for the best in anatomy and drama, of conflict, exploration, technological he set the standard on The , advancement, and social change, one The Avengers, Conan, Fantastic Four which could envisage worlds as yet and Thor. An amazing illustrator who was nearly too good for undiscovered as well as worlds long de- comics! IDW, 2021. Due: Nov. parted deep beneath the sands of time. JBMHAEH. HC, 192pg, b&w $150.00 What makes Bellamy’s story so particular is his development into a pre-eminent graphic artist. Robin Hood, King Arthur, KAY NIELSEN An Enchanted Vision Heros the Spartan, Montgomery, Churchill, Fraser of Africa, Highly Recommended. By Alison Lux- Thunderbirds and Garth are only his most famous works. ner and Meghan Melvin. Kay Nielsen’s There is much more. Book Palace, 2021. luminous interpretations of fairy tales Due: Jul. . Magazine, 9x11, 144pg, PC and from around the world are IQS11 $45.99 among the most celebrated book illus- STUDIES By Glenn Barr trations of the early 20th century. This Recommended. The largest collection puts his achievements in the context of the popular artist’s drawings ever as- of a career that took him from studies sembled. With over 200 sketches in his in Paris to the Copenhagen theater, to “old school,” pencil-to-paper fluid style. galleries in London and , to Glenn Barr’s energetic loose line danc- the Walt Disney Studios. Fresh insights es on the page. His pencil strokes evoke into his life and work as well as his materials and techniques. a playfulness and ease, yet reveal a Dazzling reproductions of watercolors and drawings from one honed mastery of storytelling. 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Comics & Graphic Novels BERSERK DELUXE EDITION Vol 8 THE COMPLETE AMERICAN GODS The fall of the Tower of Conviction Collects American Gods: Shadows #1-9, and the Grand Inquisitor, Mozgus, American Gods: My Ainsel #1-9, and has heralded the unexpected return American Gods: The Moment of the Storm of Guts’ former commander, Griffith, #1-9. Art by , P. Craig Russell last seen transformed from a muti- and . The complete American lated into a demon lord of the Gods comic series, adapted by comics leg- Godhand. Regenerated into health end P. Craig Russell from the award-winning and beauty, and with his dreams of novel by Neil Gaiman, in a deluxe, oversized carving out a kingdom intact, Griffith collection with slipcase and ribbon. Shadow has raised a new Band of the Hawk, Moon, fresh out of jail, finds his wife dead, his but recruited from darkness to fulfill life in shambles, and nowhere to turn. But a his deadly destiny. 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More than This covers the entire run of writer four decades after making her debut in All ’s two years on #8, the Wonder Woman was Conan The Barbarian, while John comprehensively re-imagined in 1986 by leg- Buscema turns in page after page endary comics creator George Pérez--and of iconic artwork--often inked by this new incarnation of DC Comics’ fabled the great and by Big Amazon Princess quickly to unprece- John himself! Buscema also takes dented levels of popular and critical acclaim. a turn as plotter, helping bring to life In collaboration with co-writer Len Wein, a series of exciting stories featuring Pérez crafted a new origin and went on to Conan opposite some of his most mysterious foes and an craft Wonder Woman’s adventures for many old friend: the scheming Jergal Zadh, the magic-wielding years. DC Comics, 2021. Due: Aug. Alhambra, the conniving Baron Vjerzak and Conan’s old ABWWGH. HC, 8x12, 376pg, FC $125.00 $105.00 comrade Fafnir! Marvel, 2021. Due: Sep. AMAZING SPIDER-MAN CONB06H. HC, 7x11, 672pg, FC $125.00 $105.00 By Michelinie & McFarlane Omnibus By Christopher Priest New printing. Collects Amazing Spi- Omnibus der-Man #296-329, 1988-1990 & more. Collects #8-29; Death- Recommended. and stroke #1-50 and five more issues/ Todd McFarlane take the creative reins titles. Art by Carlo Pagulayan. and the threats to have never been When Slade Wilson is confronted by greater! From the introduction of the lethal his own troubled past, he’ll be chal- to the return of old enemies like lenged to reinvent himself before he , the Scorpion and more, to facing loses everything and everyone in his newcomers to his friendly neighborhood like life. Can Deathstroke be redeemed? , the , and ...And if he can, how long will he be the Sentinels, Spidey sure has his hands full! Good thing he’s able to keep up his hero status? got Mary Jane, Captain America, the Black Cat and the Hulk DC Comics, 2021. Due: Oct. around to lend a hand! Marvel, 2021. Due: Aug. DEACPH. HC, 7x11, 1392pg, FC AMASPH. HC, 7x11, 856pg, FC $100.00 $85.00 $150.00 $125.00 BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD Bronze Age Omnibus Vol 3 COMPENDIUM THREE Collects #157-200, 1980-83. By Mike W. Recommended. Art by Mark Buck- Barr. Art by , , Rich ingham. Explore ’s Bucker et al. Batman’s team-up tales of the acclaimed, -winning 1980s, fighting alongside Wonder Woman, series Fables to the very end in Green , , , this third and final volume. After the and others. Batman also takes great War--the great crossover! This on or teams up with , Ra’s Al Ghul, captures all the branching fables that , Adam Strange, Sgt. Rock, Hawk- intersect our heroes’ stories--from man, , Blackhawk (in a Golden Jack of Fables and The Literals, to Age-era story), , Guardians of the the classic short story Werewolves Galaxy, Green Lantern, The Creeper, The Legion, The Spectre, of the Heartland. DC Comics, 2021. Metal-Men, Flash and others! DC Comics, 2021. Due: Sep. Due: Aug. BATBB03H. 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Stan Lee and Jack Marvel Masterworks Kirby conclude their record-setting CAPTAIN AMERICA Vol 13 tenures on the FF: Doctor Doom lurks Collects Captain America #231-246 & in the shadows, the FF save Apollo 11 #49, 1979-80. The Falcon has bid Cap adieu, and now the from an alien threat, and the Sub-Mari- star-spangled Avenger must go it alone against the hate ner and Magneto team up to attack our group called the National Force! But what is Sharon Carter heroes! Then art legends John Romita doing among their ranks, and who’s really pulling the strings Sr. and John Buscema give us the of this movement? Plus Daredevil guest-stars! Then, Cap Thing battling the Hulk, the Surfer taken finds himself in the middle of gang wars that put his methods captive by Galactus and more! Guest-starring Black Panther, at odds with the brutal Punisher! And the monster called the Inhumans and more! Marvel, 2021. Due: Oct. Adonis. And a Falcon solo tale! Marvel, 2021. Due: Aug. FFOM04H. 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BudsArtBooks.com ♦ 530-273-2166 17 Rare Books Rare books are added to our website regularly. See “Rare & Out of Print” on our home-page menu. DANTE’S INFERNO PORTFOLIO SATAN’S TEARS THE ART OF ALEX NINO SIGNED MICHAEL W. KALUTA Signed by Alex Nino. Limited By . 1st Edition. Limited 113/1000. This quickly went out of print Edition--2000 signed copies of which back in 1977. Collecting a plethora of this is number 1796. Copyright 1975. wonderful artwork by this amazing illus- Eight full-color plates depicting different trator, the leading name amongst all the scenes from Dante’s Inferno. Christo- Filipino artists who came into the comics pher Enterprises, 1975. Out of Print. world in the 1970s. Mostly black & white Condition: Very Fine. Slight creasing to images, with 19 pages of color. Land the portfolio sleeve. of Enchantment, 1977. Out of Print. RB1458. 12x16, 8pg, FC $100.00 This book will ship for free within FRANK FRAZETTA ICON the US via UPS insured. Condition: Near Fine in a Good/Very Good jacket. Jacket has some Comes with a second bonus dust minor sunning and small tears to the top & bottom of spine. jacket. Highly Recommended. Edited Slight discoloration to the end papers. Previous owner’s name by Cathy and Arnie Fenner. This lushly stamped on front page. produced, large-format retrospective RB1646. HC, 10x13, 299pg, PC $525.00 follows Frazetta’s career from his apprenticeships at various publishers in ’S PROJECTIONS By Syd Mead. This very scarce the 1940s, to his 1950s breakthrough book was published by US with the “” and “Lil’ Abner” in 1962. It is a glimpse into US series, to his powerfully erotic com- Steel’s idea of the future for steel positions for the works of Edgar Rice technology, engineering and design Burroughs and the famous “Conan” for future cars and multi-use trans- illustrations for Robert E. Howard. Underwood Books, 1998. portation vehicles. It was designed Out of Print. Condition: Very Fine. Slight wear to the origi- and illustrated by .These were promotional books nal jacket, and a tiny bump to the top corner. Syd Mead sent to the heads of automotive design centers, engineers RB1138. HC, 9x12, 164pg, FC $120.00 and the like and not sold commercially to the public. This copy FROM THE PEN OF PAUL: The Fantastic Images includes a 9x12 “Data Specification Card” with sliding panels. of Frank R. Paul Deluxe Steel, 1962. Out of Print. Condition: Very Signed & Numbered, 136/500. Edited Good to Fine minus. with an introduction by Stephen D. Kor- RB1092. HC, 14x11, 95pg, FC $500.00 $425.00 shak. Preface by Sir Arthur C. Clarke, with a special contribution by Jerry EC ARCHIVES Suspenstories 3 Book Set By & . Russ Weist. The only book on the life and art Cochran’s EC Library--three volume, of Frank R. Paul. Includes a 16-page slip-cased hardcover set, reprinting 18 Illustrated Index of all Paul’s full-color complete issues originally published science-fiction magazine covers and in 1952. , 1981. Out of b&w interior art. Signed by Stephen D. Print. Condition: Fine minus. The slip- Korshak and Jerry Weist. Shasta/Phoe- case has some wear and rubbing where nix Publishers, 2009. Condition: Very Fine/ As New. the color has come off. The spine of the RB1648. HC, 9x12, 144pg, FC $175.00 books have slight sunning and rubbing H.R. GIGER’S BIOMECHANICS in a couple spots near the top. JAPANESE VERSION RB1098. HC, 9x13, 600pg, b&w By H. R. Giger. Swiss fantasist H.R. $250.00 $200.00 Giger conducts you through his diverse EC Cover Portfolio alien landscapes, inhabited by the This portfolio features 22 Weird Fan- spectral offspring of his vivid dreams and tasy covers, which were used in Russ darkest nightmares. The text is entirely Cochran’s The Complete Weird Fantasy. in Japanese. Treville. Out of Print. The artwork, chiefly by Al Feldstein, was Condition: Fine plus. Some stains and colored for this series by Marie Severin. smudging on the jacket. Ripples in the Russ Cochran, 1981. Out of Print. Very varnish on the back of the jacket. Fine minus. Envelope has some edge RB1536. SC, 12x16, 96 pg, PC $100.00 wear and creases, slight sunning, and a PINOCCHIO few tiny damp stains. The prints are in By Pierre Lambert. This elegant excellent condition. volume celebrates the genius of the RB1635. 10x15, 22pg, FC $100.00 legendary artists who, over 50 years EC WEIRD SCIENCE Cover Portfolio ago, worked with Walt Disney to cre- This portfolio features 22 Weird Science ate one of the world’s most beloved covers. The artwork, by Al Feldstein animated films. Pinocchio--a unique and Wally Wood, was colored especially and precious collection that those for this series by Marie Severin. Russ who value fine art and animation Cochran, 1981. Out of Print. Condition: will treasure immensely. Disney Editions, 1997. Out of Print. Very Fine minus. Envelope has some Condition: Very Fine. A few creases on back dust jacket. edge wear and creases. The prints are in RB1414. HC, 13x13, 236pg, PC $300.00 excellent condition. PROMETHEAN ENTERPRISES RB1636. 10x15, 22pg, FC $100.00 (ALL KINES COMICS) #4 BATMAN Publisher File Copy. Highly Recom- 1-6 SET mended. Created by Bud Plant, Jim By , Ed ‘France’ Herron et al. Vadeboncoeur, Jr. and Al Davoren. The Art by , Carmine Infantino, Joe next to last issue of our underground/ Giella et al. This six volume set reprints, in comic art , which got more pro- black & white, #327-426 fessional looking with every issue, pub- and Batman #164-244--three thousand lished 1969-1975. Wonderful cover by pages, beginning with the Infantino/Ander- noted LA poster and airbrush artist Bob son “New Look” era in 1967. DC Comics, backcover. Zoell. Rick Vince 2006-2015. Out of Print. Condition: As and many Davis, Moscoso, Rob Brown, Johnny Chambers New/ Very Fine. Volume 2 has a small others. Edition was probably 1500. Promethean Enterprises, tear at the top of the spine. Minor cover 1971. Out of Print. Condition: Very Fine. Slight cover wear wear. on the spine, and a tiny bump on the top right corner. RB1150. SC, 7x10, 3000pg, b&w $200.00 RB1408. SC, 8x11, 76pg, b&w $100.00

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BudsArtBooks.com ♦ 530-273-2166 19 DRAWING DOWN THE MOON Illustrated Fiction The Art of Charles Vess Our Highest Recommendation. Charles THE BOOK OF PIRATES Vess collects his finest work in this amazing Highly Recommended. Howard first compilation! Known for his work with Neil Pyle wrote and illustrated these Gaiman, , George R.R. Martin sagas of the sea wolves who and others, Vess has a whimsical style that is sailed under the dreaded black rooted in classical technique yet is amazingly flag. 80 illustrations: b&w plates imaginative. This recalls the golden age of and drawings and 16 full color illustration. Dark Horse, 2011. plates. Unabridged new edition of DDWS. SC, 9x12, 212pg, FC $29.99 his 1921 Book of Pirates plus 5 additional color plates. THE EARLIEST BRADBURY Dover, 2020. Initial printing of 100. ’s first BOOKPI. SC, 6x9, 336pg, Text/PC $16.95 published sci-fi story appeared in the fanzine Imagination! at 18. This collects every story CRIME AND PUNISHMENT from this run from 1937-41 except his own Recommended. A slipcased de- fanzine. Most of this has rarely surfaced. luxe hardcover edition of Fyodor Includes several Hannes Bok illustrations. Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punish- Experience some of Bradbury’s earliest steps ment, lavishly illustrated by Dave to becoming a master fantasy/sci fi writer. Lav- McKean and designed by Maëlle ishly illustrated, with each story in facsimile of Doliveux.This is a big book! the original publication. First Fandom, 2020. Slipcase die-cut, foil blocked, em- EARBRH. HC, 9x12, 160pg, Text/PC $150.00 bossed and debossed to create a 3D impression of Dave’s beautiful ENCHANTED A Illustration art. Beehive, 2020. 2020 Bestseller. Published to coincide with CRIMPH. HC, 9x12, 338pg, PC $100.00 a major exhibition. Our Highest Recom- mendation. The development of fantasy art from Old Masters like Bosch, Dürer, and Recommended. By J. M. Barrie. Henry Fuseli, through Golden Age illustrators Art by Brecht Evens. A deluxe like and , to slipcased hardcover edition of J. classic cover artists like Frank Frazetta and M. Barrie’s Peter Pan, lavishly , and emerging talents like Anna illustrated by Brecht Evens and Dittmann and Heather Edwards. More than designed by Maëlle Doliveux. 150 paintings, prints, drawings, and digital art. Each slipcase is die-cut, foil Abbeville Press, 2020. blocked, and embossed and ENCHFH. HC, 9x11, 256pg, PC $45.00 $39.95 debossed to create a three di- mensional impression of Brecht’s THE FANTASTIC FICTION OF HANNES BOK Signed beautiful artwork. Color plates. Signed & numbered by five contributors, from Beehive, 2020. 140 copies. Highly Recommended. Bound-in PETPANH. HC, 9x12, 156pg, FC $100.00 signature page with a color illustration. Signed by artists Jim Pitts, Charles de Lint, William Lorenzo, and editor/publisher Bob Garcia. COVER ME The Vintage Art The Sorcerer’s Ship, Beyond the Golden Stair of Pan Books 1950-1965 and Starstone World. Unconventional fantasies Highly Recommended. By Colin with sly humor and twists and turns. Never-be- Larkin. Pan Books paperbacks fore-published Hannes Bok painting on the art showcased with full-color cover, library cloth with a matching cloth slipcase. reproductions of over 300 of the American Fantasy Press, 2020. original cover paintings! From FANHBD. HC, 6x10, 448pg, FC $125.00 Robert Heinlein classics to , Agatha Christie FANTASTIC PAINTINGS OF FRAZETTA mysteries to pulp fiction and 2020 Bestseller #1. New Printing, Highly cheesecake, Pan has always Recommended. By David Spurlock. After- commissioned their own art for their iconic covers. word by Frank Frazetta Jr. J. David Spurlock Telos, 2020. started crafting this book by reviving the original million-selling 1970s mass market art COVMH. HC, 9x11, 264pg, FC $55.00 book, of Frank Frazetta. Then he DC POSTER PORTFOLIO Clay Mann expanded and revised it to include twice as Highly Recommended. Clay many images and presents them at a much Mann is renowned for his work on larger coffee-table book size of 10.5 x 14.5 Batman, Heroes in Crisis, Action inches! The collection is brimming with both Comics and more. 20 of his fan classic and previously unpublished works of favorite covers are reproduced the subjects Frazetta is best remembered poster-size on heavy card stock for, including barbarians, beasts, and buxom paper at a big 12x16 inches. Easily beauties. Vanguard, 2020. pulled out and suitable for framing. FANPFH. HC, 10x15, 112pg, FC $39.95 Wonder Woman & the JLA, Super- man, Batman, Catwoman, Poison Deluxe Edition Ivy, Harley Quinn, et al. Dynamic 2020 Bestseller #1. New Printing, Limited and imaginative work. to 1500. Signed by Spurlock and Frank Jr. DC Comics, 2020. 16 bonus pages, variant illustrated slip-

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20 BudsArtBooks.com ♦ 530-273-2166 Women THE VISUAL HISTORY OF SCIENCE FICTION of the Jazz Age FANDOM Vol 1 The 1930S Highly Recommended. Eisner Second Edition, Second Printing. Award-winning herstorian Trina Recommended. By David Ritter and Robbins curates this collection of Daniel Ritter. This massive history re- comic strips by “The Flapper Queens,” counts the stories of the first active sci-fi the six finest woman cartoonists who fans who led the growth of speculative graced magazines and newspapers with literature for several decades. Over 500 images: , Eleanor Schoer, lavishly illustrated pages, packed with Edith Stevens, Virginia Huget and the facsimile reproductions from rare fan- amazing, superlative Ethel Hayes (my zines. First Fandom Experience, 2020. favorite). Fantagraphics, 2020. VISHS01H. HC, 9x12, 515pg, PC FLAPH. HC, 10x13, 168pg, PC $34.99 $29.99 $195.00 HAREM Illustrators Quarterly 2020 Bestseller. Highly Recommend- ed. By Valentine Gallet. 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The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol 3 Each issue explores these beloved characters Collects Savage Sword of with unexpected juxtaposing--like side by side Conan #29-44 & more, 1978- with Doctor Doom in a battle for Latveria! Byrne 79. Recommended. Writer also has changes in store for and the Thing Roy Thomas and Conan artist and returns to the X-Men. Plus a Silver Surfer supreme John Buscema are collaboration with Stan Lee. Marvel, 2020. joined by a host of top-tier visual MMFF22H. HC, 7x10, 360pg, FC $75.00 $65.00 talents--, Gene Colan, , Ernie MORBIUS THE LIVING VAMPIRE Omnibus Chan and Carmine Infantino--to Every Morbius appearance, from the 1st, tell Conan’s most : for ten years, 1970-80. By , Don From Conan’s young mercenary McGregor et al. Soon to come to the big screen. era to his latter days as king of Cursed by an experiment gone wrong, Dr. Michael Aquilonia. Anchoring it is Thomas and Buscema’s Morbius has an unquenchable thirst for blood--yet 160-page adaptation of Conan the Buccaneer. his heart beats like any other man. He is a living Marvel, 2020. vampire, not one of the undead! In this amazing SAVS03H. HC, 8x11, 944pg, FC $125.00 $105.00 Omnibus is the complete original Morbius saga, from his first appearance through his first color CONAN THE BARBARIAN comic and b&w series, and into the rare stories By Omnibus that concluded his tragic tale. Marvel, 2020. Recommended. By Len Wein MORLH. HC, 7x11, 864pg, FC $100.00 $85.00 et al. Art by Cary Nord, et al. Award-winning writer SILVER SURFER Omnibus Vol 1 Kurt Busiek reinvents the Hybo- New Printing--first published 2007. Silver rian Age with a gritty new take! Surfer #1-18 more, 1968-70. Our Highest Rec- From his birth on a Cimmerian ommendation. By Roy Thomas et al. 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BudsArtBooks.com ♦ 530-273-2166 25 CRIMINAL Deluxe Edition Vol Three All New PS Artbooks Recommended. By . Art by Sean ANARCHO DICTATOR OF DEATH Phillips. Several short stories Collects Comics Novel #1, 1947. Highly Recom- and novellas plus illustrations, mended. By . Art by Al Carreno. A long, selected articles, interviews, book-length story published by Fawcett as a one-shot behind the scenes looks, comic. This stars Radar, an undercover spy, with painted covers... and much some extraordinary powers...the star of a long-run- much more! Includes Savage ning back-up feature in the pages of , Sword of Criminal and Deadly beginning in 1944. Radar travels the world battling Hands of Criminal “retro” Anarcho and his deadly minions. PS Artbooks, 2020. magazines, the novellas My ANARM. SC, 7x10, 52pg, FC $13.99 Heroes Have Always Been SILVER AGE CLASSICS GHOST STORIES 1 Hardcover Junkies and Bad Weekend, and issues 1 and 4 of Collects #1-5, 1962-64. By John Stanley and Carl the newest run Image Comics, 2020. Memling. Art by Gerald McCann. This horror/su- CRIM03H. HC, 8x11, 400pg, PC $49.99 $42.50 pernatural anthology comic from Dell seethes with Vols 1, 2: CRIM01H, 02H. ea: $49.99 $42.50 that certain something that typifies the early 1960’s. Featuring “The Door,” one of the top twenty scariest JOHNNY DYNAMITE EXPLOSIVE PRE- horror stories as voted by awakeatmidnight.com-- CODE CRIME COMICS from Aztec idols who come to life, to British soldiers 1953-88. Highly Recom- that are saved from the Germans by a tank squad mended. In the early 1950s that had been blown to smithereens two days earlier. came Johnny Dynamite to Painted covers. PS Artbooks, 2020. rivale ’s Mike SAGS01H. HC, 7x10, 184pg, FC $46.99 Hammer in wild, sexy yarns...in the comics! Illustrated by Pete PS Artbooks Softees Morisi (an actual policeman), Amazing Ghost Stories & Monsters Vol 1 and written by Ken Fitch, here Collects #14-16, 1954-55; & Monster #1-2, 1953. is the entire run from the rare Highly Recommended. Boasting some of the best Dynamite Comics (1953-55), artists of 60 plus years ago; Matt Baker, Ed Gold- plus the 1987 revival where he farb, Edd Ashe, Everett Raymond Kinstler, Ray meets Ms. Tree, by (Road to Willner, Sol Brodsky, Frank Giacoia, Bob Powell, Perdition) and Terry Beatty (Rex Morgan, M.D.). Carmine Infantino, George Tuska, , and IDW, 2020. others. PS Artbooks, 2020. JOHDH. HC, 7x10, 184pg, FC $29.99 $26.99 PCAGS01. SC, 7x10, 184pg, FC $24.99 Fleetway Vol 1 Hardcover: #14-16 & Monster #1-2, 1954-55. Picture Library Classics PCAGS01H. $46.99 JOHN STEEL Beware Vol 1 Recommended. Art by Luis Recommended. Collects Beware #10-12, 1952; Bermejo and Reg Bunn. Phantom Witch Doctor, 1952; and Night of Mys- Four complete John Steel tery, 1953. Art by, A.C. Hollingsworth, Harry Harrison, Case-Books featuring the Doug Wildey et al. From Youthful comes three wild suave, sophisticated and pre-code issues of horror. Then, from Avon, gorgeous successful private detective. work by Everett Raymond Kinstler on the cover and “The Thing in the Mirror”; plus George Harcourt Includes biographies of Luis M’Basi (witch doctor) and his daughter for Bermejo and Reg Bunn. Blues For Danger and Vio- their ivory cache. And more! PS Artbooks, 2020. lent Tempo from 1961, with PCB01. SC, 7x10, 184pg, FC $24.99 art by Bermejo and Reg Bunn. City of Shadows Horrific and The Rising Tide, both from 1962 and both by Collects #4-8 1953. Recommended. By Don Bermejo. Book Palace, 2019. Heck, Hollingsworth, Palais & Pete Morisi. Horrific FLJOHN. SC, 7x9, 272 pg, b&w $36.99 is highly collectible for the great covers, PIRATE TALES as you see here. The publisher was convinced that faces sold comics; he insisted that every issue have Highly Recommend- werewolf faces, monster faces, terrified faces. Don ed. Four long, complete stories published in Thriller Heck eagerly complied with covers AND one story. Picture Library, 1954 and Includes shrunken heads, a guillotine cover, Jack the 1956. These feature the Ripper, and the origin & 1st “The Teller” story, an EC exhilarating piratical art of parody. PS Artbooks, 2020. . SC, 7x10, 184pg, FC Philip Mendoza, Reg Bunn, PCCHO $24.99 Robert Forrest and John Hardcover: #4-8 1953. PCCHH. $46.99 Millar Watt. These stories Silver Age Classics would not be out of place Kona Monarch of Monster Isle Vol 1 alongside Reed Crandall’s in Collects KONA Monarch of Monster Isle #1-4, 1962 EC’s Piracy. They are THAT good. plus Reptilicus #1, 1961. Kona saves the lives Book Palace, 2020. of Dr. Henry Dodd and his family after they crash . SC, 7x9, 272pg, b&w FLPIR $36.99 on the Pacific island Monster Isle that Kona calls WESTERNS home. Scripted and drawn by Sam Glanzman, and Art by Ruggero Giovannini. featuring superbly painted covers by Victor Prezio. Four stories featuring the Plus Reptilicus, a 20-page adaptation inspired by atmospheric Western art of Godzilla. PS Artbooks, 2020. Ruggero Giovannini, first SAKM01. SC, 7x10, 184pg, FC $24.99 published in Thriller Picture Vol 1 Hardcover: KONA Monarch of Monster Isle #1-4, 1962 and Library from 1957-60. Today, Reptilicus #1, 1961. SAKM01H. $46.99 Giovannini’s style, inspired by and Will Weird Tales of the Future Vol 2 “Red Barry” Gould, creates a Collects #5-8, 1953. Highly Recommended. By fast-paced story occasion- , Bernard Baily, Ross Andru et al. ally using heavy shadows, Bug-eyed monsters, two-timing homicidal husbands and accompanied with his quickly rendered, yet and wives, rampaging corpses. With Basil Wolver- effective, inking. Book Palace, 2020. ton’s intricately detailed grotesque people. One of FLWES. SC, 7x9, 272pg, b&w $36.99 the absolute strangest horror titles filled with really wild work. PS Artbooks, 2020. Air War Stories [FLAIR], Clash of Blades WTF02. SC, 7x10, 184pg, FC $24.99 [FLCLA], Jet-Ace Logan [FLJET], Larrigan [FLLAR] ea: $36.99 Vol 1: Weird Tales of the Future #1-4 & Weird Mysteries #2, 1952. WTF01. $24.99

26 BudsArtBooks.com ♦ 530-273-2166 PS Artbooks on Sale Pre-Code Classics PRE-CODE CLASSICS STRANGE TERRORS Vol 1 Collects #1-5, 1952. Recommended. Artists include Don Perlin, Rafael Astarita, Paul Gattuso, Ralph Mayo, George Meyerriecks, Bob Forgione, Joe Kubert, George Tuska and William Ekgren, whose bizarre surreal covers are now key collectible books from the pre-code days. Above average artwork. PS Artbooks, 2017. Out of print. PCST01H. HC, 7x10, 180pg, FC $59.99 $24.99 Vol 2: Terrors #6-7, 1953. PCST02H. $44.99 $24.99 ADVENTURES INTO DARKNESS Vol 2 Collects #10-14, 1953-54. Final volume. Recommended. PRE-CODE CLASSICS THIS MAGAZINE IS By Art Saaf, John Celardo, , Alex Toth, et al. The HAUNTED Vol 4 covers alone are worth the price, by and Collects #12-16, July 1957 to May 1958. DC mainstay Mike Sekowsky. Two stories by Jack Katz, an Highly Recommended. Another volume, Overstreet-identified lingerie panel, and a cannibalism story this time from Charlton, who took over this and work by Gene Fawcette. Way above average pre-code title from Fawcett and brought in Steve stories. PS Artbooks, 2017. Out of print. Ditko, who contributes as many as two PCA02H. HC, 7x10, 184pg, FC $44.99 $24.99 or even three stories to each issue here! And it’s amazing work, featuring our host Vol 1: #5-9, 1952-53. PCA01H. $44.99 $24.99 Dr. Haunt. More stuff in the great tradition BEWARE Vol 1 Hardcover of the likes of EC Comics and the PS Collects #1-7, 1953-54. Recommended. Includes The multiple-volume library of Harvey’s horror Stainless Steel Rat himself, the great Harry Harrison, plus line-up. PS Artbooks, 2016. Out of print. work by the fineSid Check, Gerald Altman, Vince Napoli, PCTM04H. HC, 7x10, 252pg, FC $59.99 $24.99 Henry Kiefer, , , Leo Hagler, William Zeller, Albert Tyler, A.C. Hollingsworth, and Myron Fass. ADVENTURES INTO THE UNKNOWN Vol 12

PS Artbooks, 2018. Out of print. Collects #65-71, 1955-56. Highly By Ogden Whitney, PCB01H. HC, 7x10, 256pg, FC $59.99 $24.99 Recommended. Harry Lazarus, Kurt Schaffenberger, Vol 2 Hardcover: #8-14, 1954-55. PCB02H. $59.99 $24.99 John Rosenberger. The Comics Code DARK MYSTERIES Vol 2 in general tamped down creativity and Collects #7-12, 1952-53. Recommended. Art by Harry variety in comics. But for editor and writer Harrison, Doug Wildey et al. Some of the weirdest and most Richard Hughes, this brought out his esoteric stories and covers of the time. Hy Fleishman was absolute best. Stories explored totally obviously influenced by Wood as wasHollingsworth . PS new avenues, with more time travel, sci-fi Artbooks, 2018. Out of print. and excellent charactization and complex PCD02H. HC, 7x10, 216pg, FC $49.99 $19.99 plots. Outstanding comics writing. PS Artbooks, 2017. Out of print. Vol 1: #1-6, 1951. PCD01H. $49.99 $24.99 ADU12H. HC, 7x10, 272pg, FC $59.99 $24.99 SILVER AGE CLASSICS OUT OF THIS WORLD Vol 2 Collects #7-10, 1958. Recommended. Art by Steve Ditko, Maurice Whitman, , et al. Charlton was a hotbed of sci-fi and fantasy, -headed by the great Steve Ditko. Additional artists include Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas, Dick Malmgren, and even Gene Colan. SIX Ditko stories and two covers. JOURNEY INTO FEAR Vol 2 PS Artbooks, 2017. Out of print. Collects #8-14, 1952-53. By the Iger Shop. Lots of tales SAOW02H. HC, 7x10, 216pg, FC $49.99 $24.99 feature nice young ladies being threatened with every sort of SILVER AGE CLASSICS OUT OF ghastly peril. And often it comes to be. Another wild title from THIS WORLD Vol 3 Superior, one of the most extreme of the pre-code comics Collects #11-16, 1959. Highly Recom- publishers (which makes them the most fun). Death in every mended. By Vince Alascia, Matt Baker et form you can possibly imagine turns up in these strange and al. Back in mid-to-late 1950’s and early bizarre tales. PS Artbooks, 2016. Out of print. ‘60’s, Out of this World became synony- PCJ02H. HC, 7x10, 252pg, FC $59.99 $24.99 mous with the work of Steve Ditko. Here OUT OF THE SHADOWS Vol 2 we have three stories by him in #11 alone, Limited, 1,700. Collects #10-14, 1953-54. Highly Recom- plus more work in #12 and 16, and three mended. Wild stories and outstanding artwork! Four stories gorgeous covers. Backup stories by Paul by Alex Toth plus a bunch by Mike Sekowsky, over-the-top Reinman, Alascia, Mastroserio and the horror and beautiful women by Jack Katz, future Wonder other regular Charlton artists. Woman artist Ross Andru, fine work byGeorge Roussos, PS Artbooks, 2018. Out of print. and Tarzan comic strip artist John Celardo. and more. PS SAOW03H. HC, 7x10, 216pg, FC $49.99 $24.99 Artbooks, 2017. Out of print. Vol 1: #1-6, 1956-57. SAOW01H. $49.99 $24.99 PCOS02H. HC, 7x10, 180pg, FC $44.99 $24.99 Vol 1: Lmtd, 1,700! #5-10, 1952-53. PCOS01H. Complete Omnibus $59.99 $24.99 Collects Season 1 #0-5, Season 2 #1-5 SPACE BUSTERS/SPACE PATROL and Season 3 #1-4. Recommended. Highly Recommended. Collects Space Busters #1-2, All three “seasons” of the Jungle Girl 1952, Space Patrol #1-2, 1952, and Nightmare #1-2, 1952. series. Well-drawn adventures. Overseen Highly Recommended. Painted cover art by pulp legends by co-writer and artist with Allen Anderson and Norman Saunders, EC’s Bernie everything Cho fans want--beautiful wom- Krigstein, and “The True Story of Flying Saucers” written by en, thrilling adventures, and, dinosaurs. Harry Harrison, does a story here, and Co-writer Doug Murray brings his magic Everett Raymond Kinstler and George Tuska also contrib- and artist Adriano Batista does a fine ute! PS Artbooks, 2017. Out of print. job. Bonus Cho pencil drawings and stud- PCSB01H. HC, 7x10, 216pg, FC $59.99 $24.99 ies, variant covers. Dynamite, 2020. JUNGCO. SC, 7x10, 392pg, FC $39.99 $34.99

BudsArtBooks.com ♦ 530-273-2166 27 Comic Strip Collections Comic Reference THE CISCO KID Vol 5 INVISIBLE MEN The Trailblazing Dailies, 1959-61. Our Highest Black Artists of Comic Books Recommendation. By Rod Reed. Our Highest Recommendation. By Introduction by John Ordway. Ken Quattro. Art by Matt Baker, Adolphe While the TV show of the Cisco Barreaux, A.C. Hollingsworth, Cal Mas- Kid is often spoofed, the opposite sey, E.C. Stoner, Owen Middleton, et al. is true of this strip itself. It is held Read the riveting stories of Black artists in the highest regard, and many who drew--mostly covertly behind the veteran comics artists are glad scenes--superhero, horror, and romance to add this to their library. José Luis Salinas is brilliant at comics in the early years of the industry. penciling and brush work. Classic Comics Press, 2020. An in-depth, highly original look at each CIS05. SC, 8x11, 240pg, b&w $25.95 of these important illustrators. Yoe Books. 2020. KRAZY A INVMEH. HC, 9x11, 240pg, PC $34.99 $29.99 Life in Black and White Hurt LEAPING TALL BUILDINGS The By Michael Tisserand. An epic and Origins of American Comics revelatory biography of Recommended. Writer Christo- creator George Herriman explores the pher Irving and photographer turbulent time and place from which Kushner offer firsthand accounts from he emerged--and the deep secret he the late 1930s to comic’s current renais- explored through his art. The creator of sance. Personal interviews with art leg- the greatest comic strip in history finally ends, examples of their work, sketches, gets his due in an eye-opening biography panels and covers: Joe Simon, Stan that lays bare the truth about his art, his Lee, Neal Adams, , heritage, and his life on America’s color Frank Miller, Scott McCloud, Alex line. Harper, 2016. Condition: Minor bumps and dings. Ross, and others. Powerhouse Books, 2012. KRABWH. HC, 6x9, 560pg, Text/b&w $35.00 $17.50 LEAPH. HC, 8x10, 240pg, Text/PC $35.00 $14.99 RUSTY RILEY DAILIES Vol 1 MARVEL THE FIRST 80 YEARS 2020 Bestseller. Special The True Story of a Pop-Culture sale price. Dailies, 1948-49. Phenomenon. An in-depth, beautifully Highly Recommended. First illustrated companion book which ex- appearing on January 26, 1948, plores the origins and rich history of the this follows the adventures of largest comic book publishing company orphan Rusty Riley and his faithful in the world, from the minds of infamous dog, Flip. Danger, lost treasure, creators such as Stan Lee, Jack Kirby criminals, and a beautiful comrade! and Steve Ditko--Marvel Comics! Over- Introduction by , interview with Frank God- views from each decade, milestones, win’ s daughter Diane, plus a number of Godwin illustrations! characters, creators, illustrations, and Classic Comics Press, 2013. behind-the-scenes trivia. Titan, 2020. RR01H. HC, 8x10, 344pg, PC $49.95 $19.95 MARV80. SC, 8x11, 160pg, PC $19.99 $17.99 How-To Hardcover: MARV80H. $29.99 $26.99 SECONDARY SUPERHEROES MASTERING DRAWING THE HUMAN FIGURE From OF GOLDEN AGE COMICS Life, Memory & Imagination Highly Recommended. By Lou Mougin. New printing of the 2004 edition. This What about the many less well-known is the Frank Reilly system of draw- heroes who lined up to fight crooks, ing and painting, presented by Jack super villains and Hitler? Publisher by Faragasso, the artist and teacher who publisher, this well-respected author succeeded Reilly as director of the covers in detail 14 offbeat outfits includ- Frank J. Reilly School of Art. More than ing , Fox, Prize, Ace, Harvey, 500 illustrations and photographs, step- Hillman, MLJ, Nedor (Standard), Lev by-step of figure illustration: materials, Gleason, etc. McFarland, 2020. tools, line, growth in plants and animals, SECSG. SC, 7x10, 438pg, Text/b&w $75.00 light and shadow; proportion, action, structure. Dover, 2020. MASS. SC, 9x11, 256pg, b&w $24.95 $22.95 Pulp, Statue, Print CHARLES BARGUE AND JEAN-LEON GEROME TARZAN Battle for Pellucidar Hardcover DRAWING COURSE By Win Scott Eckert. Cover art by Chris Recommended. By Gerald Ackerman Peuler. Tarzan, Jason Gridley, and the and Graydon Parrish. A complete crew of the airship O-220 return to Pellu- reprint of a famous, late 19th-century cidar at the Earth’s core to stop the Nazis drawing course. Two hundred masterful from obtaining a powerful superweapon. lithographs of subjects for copying by The Nazis partner with the Mahars--Pel- drawing students before they attempt lucidar’s routed reptilian overlords--and drawing from life or nature. Consequent- Tarzan’s granddaughter goes missing. Plus ly it is a book that will interest artists, art an all-new novelette, Victory Harben in The students, art historians, and lovers and Land That Time Forgot. collectors of drawings. Impressive. ACC Art Books, 2019. Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc. 2020. CHARBAH. 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28 BudsArtBooks.com ♦ 530-273-2166 WONDER WOMAN LASSO OF Nude & Erotic Photography TRUTH Fine Art Print By Olivia Signed, numbered & limited, 600! BETTIE THE INCOMPARABLE BETTIE PAGE Highly Recommended. Sideshow Archives of Irving Klaw and Olivia De Berardinis, inspired by Recommended. By Irving Klaw. Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman (2017), Written by Cara Winter. The collab- present Olivia’s incredible portrait of a oration between Bettie Page and Irving beloved heroine, embodying Gadot’s Klaw produced photos embracing fetish likeness, complete with her detailed themes like , girl fights, spank- Amazon armor. A superbly painted ing, and all the fetish clothing, from and reproduced high quality print, on seamed stockings to high heels. Full- very heavy deluxe paper, capturing page photos--most are high quality, crisp every detailed color and brushstroke in a luxury collectible and sharp--showing one strong woman, format. 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Edi- hat on and just publish it myself.” -Frank tion Skylight, 2018. Adult Material. Cho. And is this a hot book! Page after PENHG. SC, 7x9, 320pg, FC $35.00 $29.95 page of dazzling art, not only wonderful TOM KELLEY’S STUDIO nudes (and almost nudes) of Cavewom- Visionary Color Nude Photography: an, but specialty pieces, commissions, 1940s-1970s. Highly Recommend- Universal monsters, convention book covers and posters, and ed. By Peter Doggett. Edited by Tom an interview. Monkey Boy, 2016. Mature Readers. Kelley Jr and Tony Nourmand. In 1948, CAVPH. HC, 9x12, 128pg, FC $30.00 celebrity photographer Tom Kelley took HOLLYWOOD BEACH BEAUTIES SEA SIRENS, a photograph of an out-of-work actress, SUN GODDESSES AND SUMMER STYLE Marilyn Monroe. In 1953, this became 1930-1970 Playboy’s first-ever centerfold. This is Recommended. 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Shy young Laura treasured past of beauty and glamour, (Bridgette Monet) lives in a Victori- chosen not only for their sensuality, an mansion with her aunt. While her but also for how the discreet addition boyfriend (Mike Horner) presumes that of color to older portraits elevates a she’s saving herself, Laura is actually former black and white still to a kind of artistic grace. Julie seeking out her own torrid experiences. Andrews, Anna Mae , Audrey Hepburn, Ingrid Bergman, Shot back to back with I Like, Sorority Sweethearts follows Bette Davis, Carole Lombard, Carroll Baker, Joan Crawford, the carnal hi- of a group of lusty sorority sisters and their Angie Dickinson, Eva Marie Saint, Ava Gardner, Greta Garbo voluptuous house mother (Lisa DeLeeuw). and many others. Lyons Press, 2019. Mature Readers. Vinegar Syndrome, 2020. Adult Material. PORHH. HC, 10x10, 160pg, FC $29.95 ILIKE. Blu-Ray & DVD, 153 min, 2 discs, FC $32.98 BudsArtBooks.com ♦ 530-273-2166 29 Just Arrived 2021 SKETCHBOOK Signed DISNEY MASTERS Vol 17 Mickey Recomended. 106 pages of sketches Mouse the Man from Altacraz from 2020 and 2021. Katchoo & Francine Collected from Topolino, 1963-83. In from Strangers in Paradise, Sam and “The Man from Altacraz,” Mickey tries Mike from Motor Girl, Casey, Lilith, even to reform musical ex-convict J. Cobalt the precocious Zoe are here. Also: six Bloogle! In “The African Queen,” Goofy Alphonse Mucha-inspired finished pen & falls in love with Zenobia, ruler of a ink pieces, with wonderful Art Nouveau lost jungle kingdom!” Romano Scarpa borders, several nudes, many teasing pin- (1927-2005) picked up the Mickey man- up scenes, and more surprises. tle in 1955! Fantagraphics, 2021. Abstract Studios, 2021. DM17H. HC, 8x10, 188pg, FC TM21S. SC, 7x10, 106pg, b&w $15.99 $29.99 $26.99 THE CIMMERIAN Vol 2 See our website (or inquire) for more Disney Masters. Recommended. 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