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1st printing. Introduction by Sergio Aragones. For over fifty years, Scott Shaw! has been writing and drawing allegedly funny stuff for mainstream comics sold on spinner racks (including Sonic the Hedgehog, Captain Carrot, and The Simpsons), underground comix sold in head shops -and almost everything in between. Finally, here's the first collection starring the award-winning cartoonist's most notorious characters (including Scott himself!), with over 200 pages of offbeat stories, plus surprises and silliness from the depths of his archives! Softcover, 332 pages, B&W. Cover price $30.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $59.99

Add to cart Near Mint $59.99

1st printing. The SCP Foundation Artbook Series by Aloha Comics / Para-Books is based on an ambitious international web project scpwiki.com. This volume wrapped in black leather imitation and a dust jacket. Contains such famous objects as The Shy Guy, The Sculpture, Hard-to-Destroy Reptile, Able, Cain, and many other monstrous creatures and intriguing stories that will send a chill down your spine. Read detailed reports imitating real SCP Foundation documents, complemented by additional infographic materials, and illustrated by professional artists from all around the world. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $59.99.

1st printing. The SCP Foundation is an collaborative writing project that invents a fictional organization tasked with securing, containing, and studying anomalous phenomena and entities. Discover the chilling world of the SCP Foundation with Para-Books SCP FOUNDATION ARTBOOK Series. Dive into THE BLACK JOURNAL, which features renowned anomalies such as The Shy Guy, The Sculpture, Hard-to-Destroy Reptile, Able, Cain. Be captivated by these monstrous creatures and enthralling stories. Experience the thrill of reading detailed reports styled after genuine SCP Foundation documents, enhanced by informative infographics, and brought to life by global artists. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $59.99

Add to cart Near Mint $59.99

1st printing. The SCP Foundation Artbook Series by Aloha Comics / Para-Books is based on an ambitious international web project scpwiki.com. This volume wrapped in red leather imitation and a dust jacket. Contains such famous objects as Plague Doctor, Possessive Mask, Red Reality, The Stairwell and many other monstrous creatures and intriguing stories that will send a chill down your spine. Read detailed reports imitating real SCP Foundation documents, complemented by additional infographic materials, and illustrated by professional artists from all around the world. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $59.99.

1st printing. Discover the chilling world of the SCP Foundation with Para-Books' SCP FOUNDATION ARTBOOK Series. Dive into THE RED JOURNAL, which features renowned anomalies such as the Plague Doctor, Possessive Mask, Red Reality, and The Stairwell. Be captivated by these monstrous creatures and enthralling stories. Experience the thrill of reading detailed reports styled after genuine SCP Foundation documents, enhanced by informative infographics, and brought to life by global artists. Immerse yourself in an authentic research journal, and make it your own by adding your name! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $59.99

Add to cart Near Mint $59.99

1st printing. The SCP Foundation Artbook Series by Aloha Comics / Para-Books is based on an ambitious international web project scpwiki.com. This volume wrapped in yellow leather imitation and a dust jacket. Contains such famous objects as The Old Man, UnLondon, Red Sea Object, The Clockworks and many other monstrous creatures and intriguing stories that will send a chill down your spine. Read detailed reports imitating real SCP Foundation documents, complemented by additional infographic materials, and illustrated by professional artists from all around the world. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $59.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $21.95

1st printing. Discover the chilling world of the SCP Foundation with Para-Books' SCP FOUNDATION ARTBOOK Series. Dive into THE YELLOW JOURNAL, which features renowned anomalies such as The Old Man, UnLondon, Red Sea Object, and The Clockworks. Be captivated by these monstrous creatures and enthralling stories. Experience the thrill of reading detailed reports styled after genuine SCP Foundation documents, enhanced by informative infographics, and brought to life by global artists. Immerse yourself in an authentic research journal, and make it your own by adding your name! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Art and Cover by Dean Yeagle. Pinup girls, puppies, twerps, varmints, frogs, mugs, gents, gargoyles, squirrels, Fish, Swine, geezers, schlubs, dragons, birds, bugs, and of course, the one and only Mandy! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 48 pages, B&W

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Art and Cover by Dean Yeagle. More funny animals, goofy guys, awesome aliens, and of course, more Mandy! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 48 pages, B&W

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Art and Cover by Dean Yeagle. Come back for a third helping of delicious drawings from the animator that brought us the Cookie Cop, and Mandy! Features preliminary sketches and drawings for the silent short graphic novel "One Mandy Morning"! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 48 pages, B&W

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Art and Cover by Dean Yeagle. In this fourth collection of drawings from Dean Yeagle, join the artist one more for more puppies, critters, and cuties! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 48 pages, PC/PB&W

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Art and Cover by Dean Yeagle. Straight from the desk of Dean Yeagle, here's Scribbles, Volume 5! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 48 pages, PC/PB&W

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Art and Cover by Dean Yeagle. Bugs, Bears, and Beauties, it's Scribbles Volume 6! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 48 pages, PC/PB&W

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Art and Cover by Dean Yeagle. This one's for the birds, as Scribbles volume 7 focuses on Birds! but don't worry, Yeagle's trademark beautiful girls are there too! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 48 pages, PC/PB&W

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Sketchbook Collection Volume 1 is a collection of black and white sketches from concept artist and fantasy illustrator Sean Andrew Murray. Gathered from over 7 years of sketchbooks, it includes many early rough drafts of the finished illustrations that appear in the companion book Gateway: The Book of Wizards. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 106 pages, B&W. Cover price $20.00.

1st printing.

Written by Craig Yoe. Introduction by Stan Lee.

Secret Identity: The Fetish Art of Superman's Co-creator Joe Shuster showcases rare and recently discovered erotic artwork by the most seminal artist in comics, Joe Shuster. Created in the early 1950s when Shuster was down on his luck after suing his publisher, DC Comics, over the copyright for Superman, he illustrated these images for an obscure series of magazines called "Nights of Horror," published under the counter until they were banned by the U.S. Senate.

Juvenile deliquency, Dr. Fredric Wertham, and the Brooklyn Thrill Killers gang all figure into this sensational story.

Hardcover, 11-in. x 10-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. In the late 1960s, an extremely talented group of Filipino illustrators took the American comic book industry by storm - and Alfredo Alcala led the way, working for both Marvel and DC on such popular characters as Conan the Barbarian and Batman. This unique work is loaded with amazing art and pointers on observational methods, composition, and other techniques. In addition to insightful interviews with Alcala, the book features pages from his groundbreaking masterwork, Voltar, which was hailed as a new concept in comic book form, an epic in narrative art, and a milestone in sequential art illustration. Students, professionals, teachers, and fans will treasure this inspiring volume and its insider's look at comic book artistry. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

1st printing. Secrets of Cosplay pulls back the curtain this rapidly popularizing art form and allows fans an exhaustive look into the culture of costumes and fashion based on anime, video games, and more. Four overarching sections detail a broad range of topics essential to the art of "costume play." "Introduction to Cosplay" covers a guide to cosplay conventions, interviews with "cosers," and an introduction to the different categories of cosplay. "Key Steps in Cosplay" takes readers through the hands-on aspects of the art. The final quarter of the book is a gallery devoted to projects crafted by an international selection of cosplay masters. Each section is illustrated with in-depth diagrams and high quality photography. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 p[ages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

1st printing. Luis Royo's most popular book has sold over 100,000 copies over the years and continues to sell like hot cakes. Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 80 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.

2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. Luis Royo's most popular book has sold over 100,000 copies over the years and continues to sell like hot cakes. Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 80 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Claudio Aboy has just completed his latest gallery of pin-ups and drop-dead gorgeous divas, and the wait was worth it! His delicate and precise tones caress every surface of his sultry subjects, as he draws you into his world of alluring young ladies of buxom delights! It's easy to get lost in his illustrations, each one a love letter to the female form! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

1st printing. In Sengoku Basara, mighty samurai warlords and their armies battle all across feudal Japan, each hoping to enact their own personal vision for the future of the land. Sengoku Basara Samurai Heroes: Official Complete Works collects the unique artwork behind the latest game in this landmark Capcom series. Included in this collection are character designs, rough sketches, promotional art, and an exclusive interview with the creators behind Sengoku Basara. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 152 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. Enter the world of Senran Kagura, where the beautiful girls of several secret ninja academies engage each other in fierce shinobi battles - and look great doing it! Senran Kagura: Official Design Works collects the fantastic illustrations of "bakunyuu artist" Nan Yaegashi. Gathered is imagery from the original Senran Kagura game, as well as Senran Kagura Burst, Shinovi Versus, and more. Inside you'll find character designs, pinups, in-game artwork, character profiles, plus an exclusive interview with the game's creators! Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $44.99.

1st Printing - You've seen him often in the pages of Heavy Metal Magazine with sultry women in beautifully colored fantasy stories. Well, here's a collection of gorgeous pieces of his, in full color, for your enjoyment! Softcover, 9" x 12", 80 pages, full color. Cover price $18.95.

2nd or later printing - You've seen him often in the pages of Heavy Metal Magazine with sultry women in beautifully colored fantasy stories. Well, here's a collection of gorgeous pieces of his, in full color, for your enjoyment! Softcover, 9" x 12", 80 pages, full color. Cover price $18.95.

1st printing.

Text by J. David Spurlock.

Vampirella, Weird Science, Dejah Thoris: No one renders exotic women better than Frazetta, the World's greatest Fantasy artist. Until now, only the most ardent collectors possessed the elusive grail items from the short period of Frazetta's early-1960s Men's magazine and risqué paperback illustrations. Often selling for hundreds of dollars each, these rare publications bridged Frazetta's exodus from traditional comics, to his now-legendary Conan, and Death Dealer paintings. Now, in an affordable volume, Vanguard presents the most complete collection ever, of rare, vintage, Sensuous Frazetta.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $39.95.

Deluxe Edition - 1st printing.

Text by J. David Spurlock.

Vampirella, Weird Science, Dejah Thoris: No one renders exotic women better than Frazetta, the World's greatest Fantasy artist. Until now, only the most ardent collectors possessed the elusive grail items from the short period of Frazetta's early-1960s Men's magazine and risqué paperback illustrations. Often selling for hundreds of dollars each, these rare publications bridged Frazetta's exodus from traditional comics, to his now-legendary Conan, and Death Dealer paintings. Now, in an affordable volume, Vanguard presents the most complete collection ever, of rare, vintage, Sensuous Frazetta.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $69.95.

1st printing.

Written by J. David Spurlock. Art and cover by Frank Frazetta.

Vampirella, Weird Science, Dejah Thoris: No one renders exotic women better than Frazetta, the world's greatest fantasy artist. Until now, only the most ardent collectors possessed the elusive grail items from the short period of Frazetta's early-1960s Men's magazine and risqué paperback illustrations. Often selling for hundreds of dollars each, these rare publications bridged Frazetta's exodus from traditional comics, to his now-legendary Conan, and Death Dealer paintings. Now, in an affordable volume, Vanguard presents the most complete collection ever, of rare, vintage, Sensuous Frazetta.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

1st printing. By Tom Hart. Practical and in-depth tips on making and selling daily newspaper comic strips from an artist who has been there. A complete how-to manual for making the best comic strips you can, from conception, to idea generation, to layout, lettering, finishing, coloring and even selling. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $12.95.

1st printing.

Seraph is photographer Allan Amato's exploration of the confidence and empowerment that comes with modeling nude. Bright and unflinching, it is an exorcism of the architecture, the retouching, reforming, and reconstituting of women spat out of the culture machine. Featuring portraits of Amanda Palmer, Stoya, Bree Daniels, and Riley Reed, with art and type by David Mack.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $40.00.

1st printing.

Foreword by Sergio Toppi.

This collection of artwork from European comics master Sergio Toppi focuses on illustrations of beasts both real and imaginary presented in Toppi's inimitable pen-and-ink style. Sergio Toppi's work has been hailed as an influence by such artistic masters as Sean Gordon Murphy and Walter Simonson.

Widely considered a master of graphic storytelling, Italian illustrator and author SERGIO TOPPI brought a previously unimagined level of artistry to the practice of sequential storytelling. His work has influenced many of the industry's most celebrated creators, inspiring the medium with his dazzling and unique creative direction. His body of work covers a wide array of historical periods, cultural settings, and global folktales which he brought to life through extensive research and cinematic flair.

Bestiary is a compendium of works featuring beasts both real and imaginary.

Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $24.99.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - 1st printing. Written by Chiaki J. Konaka. Art by Yoshitoshi Abe. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - NO Slipcase - 1st printing. Written by Chiaki J. Konaka. Art by Yoshitoshi Abe. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese.

1st printing.

Images from the Hershenson-Allen Archives. This is the tenth volume of the illustrated history of movies through the use of posters.

Featuring hundreds of full color posters featuring characters like Batman, Superman, Captain Marvel, the Rocketeer, Tarazn, the Blackhawks, Flash Gordon, the Lone Ranger, Dick Tracy, the Phantom, Spy Smasher, Green Hornet, Captain America, Zorro, and many more heroes of the serial movie genre.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 214 pages, full color.

Cover price $20.00.

1st printing.

By Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri.

This collects some of Serpieri's sexy drawings. Includes a description/introduction in English, a larger introduction igger one in Italian and also an introduction in German.

Hardcover, 11-in. x 11-in., 108 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $44.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Art and cover by Serpieri.

A collection of steamy and humorous illustrations from Italian artist Serpieri, creator of the erotic science fiction series Druuna.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Art and cover by Serpieri.

Another collection of steamy and humorous illustrations from Italian artist Serpieri, creator of the erotic science fiction series Druuna.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 80 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $22.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $29.00

Add to cart Near Mint $29.00

1st printing.

By Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri.

When we were asked to write the intro-duction to a book dedicated to some of the most beautiful illustrations drawn by Paolo Eleuteri Serpieri, we quickly returned the call: why not do a long interview with the Maestro from Rome? We discovered that he is a great lover of the American frontier, its history and its legends, and also of the literature and films that it inspired. This collects Serpieri's western stories and drawings Includes a description/introduction in English, a larger introduction in Italian and also an introduction in German.

Hardcover, 11-in. x 11-in., 108 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $44.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Art of Emanuele Taglietti!"

In the course of his acclaimed career in the 1970s and 1980s, Emanuele Taglietti painted more than 500 covers for such books as Zora the Vampire, Sukia, Mafia, and 44 Magnum.

Taglietti was one of most outstanding artists of the golden age of Italian comics, and crime and horror were his specialties. His iconic work, overflowing with violence and eroticism, is unforgettable.

This highly visual biography displays dozens of his amazing full-color paintings, explores his fascinating life and career, and takes a look behind the scenes at his exacting technique.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $29.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Art of Alessandro Biffignandi!"

Between the late 1960s and the late 1980s, Italy went crazy for "sexy fumetti," a home-grown genre of adult comics with a unique brand of twisted humor, violence, and up-front sexuality.

One of the most talented and prolific of the cover artists at Edifumetto, the foremost Italian producer of adult comics during this period, was Alessandro Biffignandi, whose work featured horror, fantasy, and sci-fi elements alongside plenty of naked female flesh.

This book is a collection of some of the sexiest examples of Biffigandi's cover art for Edifumetto, which is highly coveted by collectors today.

Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 140 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $32.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Art of Fernando Carcupino!"

This is the third volume in the Sex and Horror series, which celebrates the publishing craze known as "fumetti sexy": Italian adult comics and cartoons with a unique take on such genres as horror, crime, fantasy, history, and fairy tales. Their success was due in part to their uninhibited mix of twisted humor, gory violence, and up-front eroticism, but the element that makes them so collectible today is their technicolor cover illustrations, rendered by classically trained painters.

This book focuses on the work of Fernando Carcupino, famed not just for his comic work but his pinups, as well.

Softcover, 9-in. x 10-in., 192 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $36.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Foreword By Y. El-Droubie.

The Sex and Horror series celebrates the 1960s and '70s publishing phenomenon known as "fumetti sexy" - Italian adult comics with a unique take on such genres as horror, crime, fantasy, history and fairy tales. Wilder and weirder than you can imagine, they were some of the most outrageous and shocking comics ever produced. These weren't underground publications: they were mass market and their highly erotic covers were seen on every newsstand and kiosk across the country.

Softcover, 9-in. x 10-in., 160 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $36.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "The Art of Roberto Molino!" Text by Nicola D'Agostino. Art and cover by Roberto Molino. The bestselling series SEX & HORROR celebrates the publishing phenomenon known as "fumetti sexy," Italian adult comics with a unique take on such genres as horror, crime, fantasy, history, and fairy tales. Wilder and weirder than you can imagine, they were some of the most outrageous and shocking comics ever produced. One of the most notorious of the cover artists was Roberto Molino, whose artworks often parodied the popular TV shows and films of the day, including KOJAK (Kondor), THE BIONIC WOMAN (Bionika), and RAMBO (Raimbo). This book brings together some of the sexiest and most provocative examples of his work, which is highly coveted by collectors today. Hardcover, 9-in. x 10-in., 160 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $36.95.

1st printing. By Tony Mitchell. Through over 200 color and black-and-white stimulating and perhaps shocking photographs, Sex: Take a Walk on the Wild Side explores the subject of what was once considered "dirty" or "taboo" sex through themes like dressing for pleasure, domination and discipline, bondage games, and extreme pleasures. Fetishism, bondage, and sadomasochism are prime examples of previously taboo areas of sexuality that are now being reevaluated by mainstream society. Sex looks at what is happening on those boundary lines through the eyes of fifty talented photographers who bring a wide range of experiences and viewpoints to their chosen subject matter and expose their work through every kind of visual medium. Photographers include Helmut Newton, Irving Klaw, John Alexander Scott Coutts, John Sutcliffe, Suze Randall, Alwyn Coates, Bob Zak, Erik Hansen, and many others. Softcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

Add to cart Fine $20.00

1st printing. Cover by Olivia De Berardinis. Back Cover by Seiji Nakamura. Die Illustrationen von SEXY DREAMS sind eine gelungene Mischung erotischer Ausschweifungen und phantastischer Bizarrerien, die den Betracher einem Wechselbad der Gefuhle zwischen Erregung und Erheiterung aussetzen. = The illustrations of SEXY DREAMS are a successful mixture of erotic debauchery and fantastic bizarreness, which expose the viewer to an emotional roller coaster ride between excitement and amusement. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 80 pages, full color. Mature Readers

1st printing. The latest collection of creepy, cute, and curious illustrations from the legendary art team of Steve Fastner and Rich Larson. No one combines the beauties with the beasts quite like these two, and this new gallery contains more of the exquisite excess their fans constantly crave. Also includes a unique interlocking 6 page story that brings old school tales of horror into the 21st century. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Includes Limited Edition Print - 1st printing. This is a limited edition variant which contains the book in a clear plastic envelope, and also includes an 8.5 x 11 full color print, signed and numbered by Steve Fastner and Rich Larson, and strictly limited to only 100. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers NOTE: Limited to 100 copies. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. By Hajime Sorayama. Robots are cold emotionless machines, but in the right hands, they can be as attractive and alluring as the imagination is limitless. Featuring a collection of sci-fi Heavy Metal beauties the like have never been seen before. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color. Mature Readers

1st printing. The king of fighting games gets the ultimate art book with SF25: The Art of Street Fighter, collecting over 25 years of Street Fighter artwork! This 448-page behemoth of a book collects pin-ups, character designs, crossover artwork, rare concept art, and more. SF25 features over 100-pages of new material, including tribute art from top Japanese artists, never-before-collected sketches and game art, and all-new interviews with the people who created the legend that is Street Fighter! Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 448 pages, full color. Cover price $59.99.

1st printing.

Text by Paul Davies.

Experience Lara Croft's defining moment as she becomes the Tomb Raider. As she races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, Lara will ultimately be forged into the Tomb Raider she is destined to be. The Shadow of The Tomb Raider Official Art Book features exclusive concept art and developer interviews detailing the climactic conclusion of Lara Croft's origin story.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.