(W/A/CA) Steve Rude If you are a fan of Nexus, a fan of Steve Rude artwork, or just wanting to learn how to draw and paint better, we have something for you. Inside you'll find various studies, commissions, tutorials, personal sketchbook pages, and some of the select published pieces you may have seen from Steve Rude during the past year.

(A) Kiyotaka Haimura Featuring the stunning work of Kiyotaka Haimura! This collection of illustrations, rough sketches, and more is sure to please any diehard lovers of the beautiful artwork decorating the covers and pages of Is It Wrong to Pick Up Girls In a Dungeon? Side Story: Sword Oratoria! Included are a long format interview between Kiyotaka Haimura and the author Fujino Omori, an exclusive short story, and illuminating scribbled commentary by Kiyotaka throughout!

(W) Robb Waters When a powerful artificial intelligence named SHODAN is liberated of her ethical constraints, the inhabitants of the Citadel space station are rapidly corrupted into bloodthirsty cyborgs and mutants and placed under her control. It's up to a resourceful rogue hacker to traverse the station level by level, battling the monstrous crew and computer-controlled robots before ultimately facing down with the AI herself! Now fans of the groundbreaking cyber-action shooter can explore the development of the lovingly recreated System Shock in intricate detail-including art of Citadel Station's mysterious interiors, vile enemies, clever props, and much more. Nightdive Studios and Dark Horse Books invite readers to relive the unforgettable experience of the classic game, remade with enormous care for a new generation. Celebrate the return to Citadel Station with The Art of System Shock.

(W/A/CA) Darick Robertson Cover: Darick Robertson Writer: Darick Robertson, Adam McKay Art: Darick Robertson In a world where superheroes roam the earth in search of justice for the common man, who brings justice to the superheroes? The Boys do. Butcher, Wee Hughie, Mother's Milk, The Frenchman and The Female are the badasses that keep the supes in line-protecting mankind from some truly deranged superheroes. Now, for the first time ever, fans can experience the entire collection of fantastically controversial cover art from series artist and co-creator Darick Robertson. This edition also includes all of the exclusive variant covers by legendary guest artists Jim Lee, Dave Gibbons, Howard Chaykin, David Lloyd, and John Cassaday. Topped off with a bonus afterward by producer Adam McKay (Anchorman, Talladega Nights), the definitive collection of covers fans have been clamoring for has officially arrived-all in one glorious hardcover!

(W/A/CA) Darick Robertson Cover: Darick Robertson Writer: Darick Robertson, Adam McKay Art: Darick Robertson In a world where superheroes roam the earth in search of justice for the common man, who brings justice to the superheroes? The Boys do. Butcher, Wee Hughie, Mother's Milk, The Frenchman and The Female are the badasses that keep the supes in line-protecting mankind from some truly deranged superheroes. Now, for the first time ever, fans can experience the entire collection of fantastically controversial cover art from series artist and co-creator Darick Robertson. This edition also includes all of the exclusive variant covers by legendary guest artists Jim Lee, Dave Gibbons, Howard Chaykin, David Lloyd, and John Cassaday. Topped off with a bonus afterward by producer Adam McKay (Anchorman, Talladega Nights), the definitive collection of covers fans have been clamoring for has officially arrived-all in one glorious hardcover!

Naughty Dog Studios and Dark Horse proudly present the essential companion to The Last of Us, a richly detailed and compelling game set in a postpandemic world where humans have become an endangered species. Featuring concept art, character designs, and astonishing settings and landscapes, The Art of The Last of Us provides a unique look at one of the gaming world's most eagerly anticipated titles.

(W/A) Naughty Dog Studios (CA) Rob Johnson Follow Ellie's profound and harrowing journey of vengeance through an exhaustive collection of original art and intimate creator commentary in the full-color hardcover volume: The Art of The Last of Us Part II. Created in collaboration between Dark Horse Books and the developers at Naughty Dog, The Art of The Last of Us Part II offers extensive insights into the making of the long-awaited sequel to the award-winning The Last of Us. oThe limited edition also features an exclusive cover and slipcase, as well as a gallery-quality lithograph!

(W) Douglas Ellis & Various A team of experts in each of the ten major Pulp genres, from action Pulps to spicy Pulps and more, chart for the first time the complete history of Pulp magazines-the stories and their writers, the graphics and their artists, and, of course, the publishers, their market, and readers. Each chapter in the book, which is illustrated with more than 400 examples of the best Pulp graphics (many from the Editors' collections-among the world's largest) is organized in a clear and accessible way, starting with an introductory overview of the genre, followed by a selection of the best covers and interior graphics, organized chronologically through the chapter.

(W/A) Gearbox A fantastic, full-color, oversized hardcover that chronicles the making of Gearbox's genre-mashing looter shooter! Go beyond the Borderlands with The Art of Tiny Tina's Wonderlands! Embark on a chaotic adventure that reimagines a cast of unforgettable characters as players journey through the Wonderlands. Admire the details of Tiny Tina's tabletop world in this handsome hardcover filled with the unique concept art of the environments, creatures, weapons, and characters we all know and love from the minds behind the Borderlands franchise!

THE SOLD OUT HARDCOVER - NOW AVAILABLE IN SOFTCOVER! THE ART OF TODD McFARLANE: THE DEVIL'S IN THE DETAILS is a visual biography celebrating 30 years of artwork from one of the comic industry's most popular and iconic artist personalities. Features art from original comic art boards, rare, never-before-seen sketches, and art from McFARLANE 's work on, among others, Batman, Spider-Man, Incredible Hulk and his own top-selling creation, SPAWN. Also features extensive commentary by the artist himself. Large format softcover book showcases McFARLANE 's detailed art style at a previously unpublished size. Has broad appeal for all comic art fans.

(W) Fred Van Lente (A) Various This Limited, Deluxe Edition of The Art of Troma celebrates of the longest-lasting independent film company that STILL hasn't made a hit! With bonus materials! This version of the Hardcover book comes in a video cassette-themed slipcase and features both a print signed by Lloyd Kaufman and a supplemental book featuring art from Troma fans! For over FORTY YEARS, Troma Studios has blazed its own bloody, slime-covered trail, making movies their own damn way! From The Toxic Avenger to The Class Of Nuke 'Em High to Poultrygeist to Tromeo And Juliet, Lloyd Kaufman never compromised, waving his independent freak-flag freely, and helped jumpstart the careers of luminaries such as James Gunn, Trey Parker, Eli Roth, Oliver Stone and countless others! How, you might ask, did a couple of rebels with almost no cash manage to make a library of a THOUSAND films? You'll have to pick up this incredible collection to find out, featuring never-before-seen film stills, rare posters, candid interviews, and buckets and buckets and BUCKETS of fake blood?

A celebration of the longest-lasting independent film company that STILL hasn't made a hit! For over FORTY YEARS, Troma Studios has blazed its own bloody, slime-covered trail, making movies their own damn way! From The Toxic Avenger to The Class Of Nuke 'Em High to Poultrygeist to Tromeo And Juliet, Lloyd Kaufman never compromised, waving his independent freak-flag freely, and helped jumpstart the careers of luminaries such as James Gunn, Trey Parker, Eli Roth, Oliver Stone and countless others! How, you might ask, did a couple of rebels with almost no cash manage to make a library of a THOUSAND films? You'll have to pick up this incredible collection to find out, featuring never-before-seen film stills, rare posters, candid interviews, and buckets and buckets and BUCKETS of fake blood?

(W/A) Squanch Games Save the universe! Save your dogs! Take your chair to the streets and follow Trover throughout the cosmos as you battle your way through hordes of clones on your quest to stop Glorkon! This freaky and awesome hardcover art book is the perfect companion to Squanch Games's first full length game! Feast your eye holes on page after page of crazy concept art and intimate commentary! AN

Since the 1970's, Vampirella has been known as the good-hearted bad girl of vampire lore. Brought back to life once again by the creative minds at Dynamite, she's graced cover after cover with her piercing stare and iconic red outfit. Now, all of her stunning covers over the past few years are collected in this one volume. This must have art edition showcases the work of all the fantastic artists who have put pen to paper for the Drakulonian beauty. Including covers by: J. Scott Campbell, Alex Ross, Paul Renaud, Al? Garza, Joe Jusko, Lucio Parrillo, Fabiano Neves, Rodolfo Migliari, Johnny Desjardins, and many more!

(W/A/CA) Zach Howard Zach Howard has been producing art for some of entertainment's biggest companies, working on projects like Shaun of the Dead, Spiderman, X-Men, G.I. JOE, and Batman along the way being nominated for an Eisner award and multiple indie awards. In this series, fans get a behind-the-scenes look at his process of creation. Volume 1 focuses on the critically acclaimed series Wild Blue Yonder providing pages of preliminary pencils and finished inks.

(W) Isao Takahata An old bamboo cutter and his wife find a tiny girl inside a bamboo shoot and raise her. The mysterious little princess grows rapidly into a young lady, enthralling everyone who encounters her-but ultimately, she must face her fate. This book captures the breathtaking art of the film from conception to production, and features commentary, interviews, and an in-depth look at the production process. 'Every frame is worthy of being its own painting.' -Joe Hisaishi, film's composer

A PERSONAL TOUR OF ONE ARTIST'S INSPIRATIONS A self-portrait through one hundred portraits, Artists Authors Thinkers Directors explores cartoonist Paul Hornschemeier's sketchbook renderings of those who shaped his (and many others') artistic views. Culled from his drawing blog - The Daily Forlorn, now one of Tumblr's featured illustration blogs, adding thousands of new followers every week - these portraits are as stylistically varied as the subjects they portray. A scrawled, single line drawing of Lenny Bruce shares space with a triangular Werner Heisenberg. A monochromatic, stippled Stanley Kubrick stares intently at a muppetheaded Frank Oz. Each turn of the page offers a new take on a familiar face. In the afterword, Hornschemeier includes brief notes on each portrait and that creator's particular work or insight that spoke specifically to him. And in that specificity, much of what is universally affecting in each creator shines through. Hornschemeier's graphic novels hop from one aesthetic to the next, varying the line and color quality to depict his narrative's mood. He plays wi

(W) Satoru Iwata 'On my business card, I am a corporate president. In my mind, I am a game developer. But in my heart, I am a gamer.' -Satoru Iwata Satoru Iwata was the former Global President and CEO of Nintendo and a gifted programmer who played a key role in the creation of many of the world's best-known games. He led the production of innovative platforms such as the Nintendo DS and the Wii, and laid the groundwork for the development of the wildly successful Pok?mon Go game and the Nintendo Switch. Known for his analytical and imaginative mind, but even more for his humility and people-first approach to leadership, Satoru Iwata was beloved by game fans and developers worldwide. In this motivational collection, Satoru Iwata addresses diverse subjects such as locating bottlenecks, how success breeds resistance to change, and why programmers should never say no. Drawn from the 'Iwata Asks' series of interviews with key contributors to Nintendo games and hardware, and featuring conversations with renowned Mario franchise creator Shigeru Miyamoto and creator of EarthBound Shigesato

Fusing Asian mythology with sci-fi, Asura's Wrath seamlessly blends relentless action with an exciting narrative to produce one of Capcom's most unique video game experiences. ASURA'S WRATH: OFFICIAL COMPLETE WORKS collects the imagery and artwork behind this cinematic thrill-ride. Included are character designs, key visuals, storyboards, rough concepts, interviews, and plenty of creator commentary.

(W) Keoi Tecmo (A/CA) Toridamono The alchemist Ryza and her friends had gone their separate ways, but by chance they have found each other once again. Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & The Secret Fairy explores new regions from mythical ruins to deep dungeons in an all-new JRPG adventure. Atelier Ryza 2: Official Visual Collection gathers the wonderful artwork behind this new entry in the Atelier series. Included are key illustrations, character concepts, and weapon & monster designs. Also, no JRPG fan will want to miss exclusive interviews with the game's developers.

(A/CA) Jed Henry Relive your favorite scenes from Avatar: The Last Airbender with this beautifully detailed coloring book! Filled with 45 black-and-white images by artist Jed Henry, and produced in collaboration with creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, this book is sure to be a hit with any Avatar fan!

Behind-the-scenes superhero secrets from Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame! This deluxe hardcover edition includes stunning images, cast and crew interviews, and in-depth articles,taking fans step-by-step on the road to a story ten years in the telling!

(W) Chuck Palahniuk (A) Duncan Fegredo & Various (CA) Duncan Fegredo New York Times bestselling novelist Chuck Palahniuk presents Bait: Off-Color Stories for You to Color, his first ever coloring book for adults. Bait is both the coloring book debut and the second short story collection for Palahniuk, author of Lullaby and Fight Club. Palahniuk invites readers to collaborate on this unprecedented hardcover edition: 'Maybe between your colors, the artists' designs, and my stories we can create something that endures. Something worth keeping. Let's create a well-bound book that can sit on any shelf and be available for a new generation to discover and enjoy.'

The Best of DRAW!, Volume Three collects more of the best tutorials and interviews from DRAW!, the professional 'How-To' magazine on comics and cartooning! Featured here are the top artists in the comics and animation fields - penciling by Mike Wieringo, illustration by Dan Brereton, design by Paul Rivoche, cartooning by Bill Wray, inking by Mike Manley, and much more! Watch as the pros present their work step-by-step, offering valuable tricks and tips for both beginning and experienced artists. Editor Mike Manley has loaded this colossal volume full of invaluable information, making it a must-have item for anyone interested in improving their art skills!

(W) Al Feldstein, Harvey Kurtzman (A) Al Williamson & Various The Best of EC Comics Artisan Edition collects 25 of the finest stories ever produced by the legendary comics company. The stories in this volume represent the very best of what EC published-Wally Wood's 'My World,' Al Williamson's 'Food for Thought,' Alex Toth's 'Thunderjet,' Joe Orlando's 'Judgment Day,' Harvey Kurtzman's 'Corpse on the Imjin,' Bernie Krigstein's 'Master Race,' Jack Davis' 'Foul Play,' and many more classics. Every page has been scanned from the original art in color-and while the art appears to be in black and white, if you look closely, you will notice that blue pencil notations, ink gradients, corrections, duo-shade, and so much more is clearly visible, ll the little nuances that makes original art so beautiful and unique.

From the pages of Star Wars Insider! A must for Star Wars fans new and old, this collection is the ultimate look at the saga's most powerful masters of evil! In-depth features about some of the most memorable Star Wars villains, cast and crw interviews, and incredible images from the Lucasfilm Archives.

(A/CA) Bill Sienkiewicz Bill Sienkiewicz is renowned for his work on some of Marvel's most iconic comics of the 1980s: Moon Knight, The New Mutants, Elektra: Assassin, and more. This collection is filled with some of his finest covers, pin-ups, and pages. Included in this Artisan Edition is the oversized first issue of Elektra: Assassin, written by Frank Miller, as well as many gorgeous pages from that acclaimed series. All have been meticulously scanned from the original art and reproduced to the exacting Artist's Edition standards. While appearing to be in black and white, these images have been scanned in color, allowing the reader to view them as closely as possible to the original art. Ink gradients, blue pencil, corrections, and more are all clearly visible, all the wonderful subtle nuances that make original art so special and unique.

(W) BioWare From BioWare's isometric role-playing roots to its intense space operas and living worlds, chart the legendary game studio's first 25 years in this massive retrospective. See what it took to make games in those wild early days. Pore over details of secret, canceled projects. Discover the genesis of beloved characters and games. Includes never-before-seen art and photos anchored by candid stories from developers past and present.

Black Panther - in theatres on February 16, 2018! Go behind-the-scenes with photos from the movie and stunning concept art, and discover secrets from the set with exclusive star interviews including Chadwick Boseman (T'Challa), Michael B. Jordan (Erik Killmonger), Andy Serkis (Klaw), Danai Gurira (Okoye), Angela Bassett (Ramonda), and Stan Lee (Stan Lee)! Available in Newsstand and Previews Exclusive cover editions, as well as a Hardcover!

Uncover the secrets of Bleach! This profile book contains extensive information on the characters and story from Bleach volumes 21-37. It includes exclusive color art, a poster, bonus materials and an interview with Tite Kubo. Step into the ghostly world of Bleach like never before!

(W/A) Viz Media Bleach: The Official Anime Coloring Book is filled with 80 pages of striking line art from the massively popular animated TV show based on the hit manga by Tite Kubo. This book features thick, high-quality paper and includes a flexible binding for easy coloring. Readers of all ages will enjoy coloring the action-packed images of Ichigo Kurosaki, Rukia Kuchiki, and many more!

(W) Various (CA) Bhanu Pratap Brothers and Mothers attests to the fact that Jim Blanchard is Drew Friedman's only worthy competitor in the celebrity portraiture category. Blanchard's technique ranges from a full tonal scale to pure pointillism, always capturing the essence of the characters. Brothers and Mothers features an introduction by crime writer George Pelecanos and includes portraits ranging from Clint Eastwood and Muhammad Ali to Kurt Cobain and Salvador Dali to Nine Simone and Lou Reed.

(W) Jason Hofius (A) Kenichi Sonoda & Various Mega-Tokyo 2032 - the members of a gigantic mega-corporation have used artificial lifeforms called Boomers to carry out their evil plans. An all-female group of vigilantes called the Knight Sabers dawn high-tech mechanized power armor to take on and defeat the Boomers before any more destruction can take place! Bubblegum Crisis Complete Archive brings together concept art, model sheets, key visuals, poster art, special magazine artwork and more from the groundbreaking original anime series. Commentary from creators, designers and production personnel sprinkled throughout highlights the creative spirit that went into this innovative production. Also included is an exclusive interview with character designer Kenichi Sonoda! This must-have volume shows fans everything that what went into the creation of Priss, Linna, Nene, Sylvia and all of the characters and technology that make up Bubblegum Crisis!

CAPCOM FIGHTING TRIBUTE is a collaborative celebration of the golden age of fighting games and beat-em-ups! Inside, hundreds of artists from across the globe join forces in paying homage to over a dozen classic Capcom franchises. Street Fighter, Darkstalkers, Rival Schools, Power Stone, Final Fight, Star Gladiator, Captain Commando, and many more combat-fueled classics are featured in a cornucopia of artistic styles. With fists clenched, claws out, swords drawn and lasers targeted, it's an all-out Capcom brawl in UDON's biggest Tribute project ever!

(W/A/CA) Hayao Miyazaki The legends were true! Somewhere high in the clouds, human beings have again set foot on the floating island of Laputa, for centuries a peaceful, parklike ruin, tended only by its silent, faithful robots. But just behind Pazu and Sheeta are soldiers from the aerial dreadnought Goliath-who have captured Dola and her pirate crew, and are now looting the gold and jewels of the Castle in the Sky for themselves! But the man who guided them there, Muska, has his eyes on power, not money-and he alone knows how to activate the castle's ancient superweapons that could make him master of the world! Can Pazu and Sheeta stop his sinister plan? Includes scene-by-scene illustrations and character dialogue from the film.

(W) Chris Samnee, Mark Waid (A/CA) Chris Samnee Collecting the first six issues of Marvel Comics' acclaimed Black Widow series, penciled and inked by Chris Samnee, and co-written with frequent collaborator Mark Waid. All pages have been scanned from the original art and are presented the same size as drawn. This volume will include a number of layouts by Samnee that show his creative process. As with all Artist's Editions, this book appears to be in Black and white, but is scanned and printed in color, the better to see the subtle nuances that make original art unique.

(W/A/CA) Sergio Toppi Presenting the third volume in a new library of works by master illustrator Sergio Toppi. This third volume collects historical tales set in Central and South America previously collected as Chapungo, The Legend of Potosi, and The Treasure of Cibola. Featuring an original foreword by legendary artist, Dave McKean.

(W/A/CA) Sergio Toppi The fifth volume in this popular library of works by celebrated master storyteller Sergio Toppi contains six tales of folklore set in Eastern Europe and Siberia during various points in the late 19th and early 20th century.

(W/A/CA) Sergio Toppi This sixth volume contains five tales set in feudal Japan, presented in English for the first time: Tanka, Kimura, Sato, Ogari 1650, and Momotaro. Featuring a new foreword by celebrated artist Kent Williams.

(W/A/CA) Sergio Toppi Far from the auction halls of the elite, The Collector seeks out rare and mysterious artifacts across the world. He is as at home in the salons of Paris as he is in the jungles of Borneo. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century colonialism, this collection of short stories and swashbuckling adventures is full of surprises and twists, as Toppi is well known for!