Illustrators Special SC (2017-Present Book Palace) comic books 2023

Revised and Expanded Edition

Volume 14 - 1st printing. "The Illustrated History of Warren Magazine!" The first print sold out in seven weeks. This issue focuses on the history of James Warren's mould-breaking line of comic magazines that showcased the work of some of the greatest fantasy artists and writers. Artists such as Neal Adams, Richard Corben, Reed Crandall, Steve Ditko, Frank Frazetta, Jerry Grandenetti, Carmine Infantino, Roy Krenkel, Joe Orlando, John Severin, Kenneth Smith, Alex Toth, Vaughn Bode, Al Williamson, Wallace Wood, Bernie Wrightson are featured along with the writers and editors who provided the material and kept the show on the road. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 152 pages, full color. Cover price $45.99.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. "Edgar Rice Burroughs Special!" Edgar Rice Burroughs' mighty Tarzan springs out of the page in our newest illustrators Special, featuring an interview by Bill Stout with the amazing Joe Jusko as Joe shares some of the most spectacular Tarzan art ever seen and reveals how and why these paintings came about. This epic issue also features John Watkiss and his inspirational art for Disney's 1993 animated classic Tarzan. A reminiscent Bill Stout recalls his days working as Russ Manning's assistant. And we explore the life and work of legendary Tarzan artist and founder of the New York School of Visual Arts, Burne Hogarth plus artwork by Fortunino Matania. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $45.99.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. "The Modesty Blaise Artists!" Exhaustive examination of all the artists that depicted Modesty Blaise from Jim Holdaway, Enric Romero, John M. Burns, Patrick Wright, Neville Colvin, Gerald Lip to Dick Giordano, plus numerous paperback cover artists. Packed with superb examples of all the artists' work, this also includes an informative article on the author and creator of Modesty, Peter O'Donnell by the leading authority on all things Modesty Blaise, Laurie Blackmore. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $47.99.