INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS
(Company names beginning with T)
TASCHEN AMERICA
WALT DISNEY CARL BARKS LIBRARY DONALD DUCK HC VOL 01 1942-1950
(A/CA) Carl Barks
In 1942, pop culture history was made when artist Carl Barks joined with Donald Duck in the new storytelling medium of comics. Together they charted a course across the globe in search of adventure and riches. This first volume of Carl Barks' Duck stories brings together several of the artist and fowl's early classics in lovingly restored detail. (STL374973) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 11x16, 552pgs, FC SRP: $200.00
WALT DISNEY CHILDRENS CLASSICS HC VOL 1937-1953
In Los Angeles during the 1940s and 1950s, Disney artists popularized illustration for children both on the big screen and in the pages of the Golden Books, a series of affordably priced children's books. These stories distilled the visual language of Disney films and brought historic and contemporary tales to life through compelling and inventive works of art. The selection of material in this book by 7 different artists reflects the variety of stylistic approaches that defined animation and illustration at the Disney studio. The book begins with an introduction to the artistic milieu that characterized the Disney studio, and each of the 10 stories—Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Dumbo, Bambi, Peter and the Wolf, Once Upon a Wintertime, The Adventures of Mr. Toad, Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan—is illustrated with complete original art and text. Biographies of the artists featured are included in the appendix. This hardcover anthology of vintage illustration will captivate adults and children alike. (STL374974) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 8x10, 376pgs, FC SRP: $50.00
TEN SPEED PRESS
SUITOR ARMOR GN VOL 03
(W/A) Purpah
After paying a visit to an illegal market on the outskirts of the kingdom, per direction from her imprisoned faerie ally Quinn, Lucia learns that she has been living in complete ignorance: Fairies are being tortured, mutilated, and killed as a consequence of the war. And the elves that she has seen humans taking as servants and laborers are just faeries who have had their wings forcibly removed. Lucia is ridden with immense guilt and emotional turmoil that she has survived for so long in secrecy as one the last of the monarch faeries with her wings still intact. Complete with original behind-the-scenes content and a bonus storyline exclusive to the book, this thrilling and suspenseful third volume includes episodes 39-51 of the greatly successful Webtoon webcomic. (STL375753) (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 7x9, 224pgs, FC SRP: $17.99
SUITOR ARMOR HC VOL 03
(W/A) Purpah
Lady-in-waiting Lucia makes dire discoveries that haunt her every move in this third volume of Suitor Armor, an exciting Webtoon romantasy graphic novel, with an exclusive bonus storyline and behind-the-scenes content.
After paying a visit to an illegal market on the outskirts of the kingdom, per direction from her imprisoned faerie ally Quinn, Lucia learns that she has been living in complete ignorance: Fairies are being tortured, mutilated, and killed as a consequence of the war. And the elves that she has seen humans taking as servants and laborers are just faeries who have had their wings forcibly removed. Lucia is ridden with immense guilt and emotional turmoil that she has survived for so long in secrecy as one the last of the monarch faeries with her wings still intact.
Bearing the weight of her newfound knowledge, amidst the arrival of King Reimund’s terrifyingly suspicious uncle Lord Ricon, Lucia fears she is no longer safe both within and beyond the castle. Modeus continues to serve as a pillar of comfort and safety for her, but he begins to develop his own complicated emotions while wrestling his true violent inclinations. Lucia’s relationship with Kirsi is strained as the future queen begins to assert herself and the power of her status, leaving Lucia feeling utterly alone.
Complete with original behind-the-scenes content and a bonus storyline exclusive to the book, this thrilling and suspenseful third volume includes episodes 39-51 of the greatly successful Webtoon webcomic. (STL375754) (C: 0-1-1)
HC, 7x9, 224pgs, FC SRP: $24.99
3D TOTAL PUBLISHING
CHARACTER DESIGN QUARTERLY 33 SC
Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide. The cover for issue 33 has been created by Argentinian artist and 3dtotal favourite, Gretel Lusky. She is an incredibly popular illustrator and comic-book artist, and she shares her expert insights in this issue with an interview and step-by-step of her cover-creation process. Elsewhere, Canadian illustrator Dan Gartman shows us how he creates his stylized character designs, while Athena Dela Victoria, an illustrator from the Philippines, brings a medieval knight to life in six easy steps. Plus German artist Meike Schneider draws inspiration from classic fairy tales to create a brand-new character. (STL372492) (C: 1-1-1)
Magazine, SC, 8x11, 104pgs, PC SRP: $18.00
TIMEBOMB COMICS
HARKER GN VOL 02 (OF 2) BOOK OF SOLOMON
(W) Roger Gibson (A/CA) Vincent Danks
The concluding part of the first storyline of a crime series that is a unique homage to classic British television detective shows. Filled with humor, wit, adventure and devil worshippers. Oh, and pubs. Pubs with beer! Hurrah! (STL375462) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 68pgs, FC (2 of 2) SRP: $12.99
TOON BOOKS
FIRE BREATHING DUCKLING HC
(W) Frank Cammuso
This graphic novel for young readers ages 5 to 7 updates the story of an ugly duckling becoming a beautiful swan—but the odd duck out is actually a dragon! It's the classic ugly duckling tale—but this time around, the little one turns out not to be a swan, but a dragon. And when their duckling siblings find themselves in trouble, it's our little fire-breathing friend who saves the day. Whereas Hans Christian Andersen's original is synonymous with inner beauty, Frank Cammuso's loving update turns it into a parable of inner strength. (STL375758) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 6x9, 40pgs, FC SRP: $13.99
TWOMORROWS
COMIC BOOK CREATOR #40
Behind a previously unpublished cover, CBC #40 celebrates the life and art of the great DAVE STEVENS in a SPECIAL DOUBLE-SIZED BOOK/ISSUE completely devoted to the late artist! For this deluxe issue, friends, fans, and family share testimonials, photos, and fascinating artifacts, plus a GALLERY OF AMAZING ARTWORK by the Rocketeer creator, some never before seen. There’s also three interviews with Dave conducted by CBC editor JON B. COOKE, two Q+A’s with Dave by guest associate editor STEVEN C. RINGGENBERG, and JEFF GELB’s conversation with the artist recorded during the making of The Rocketeer motion picture. Dave’s sister JENNIFER BAWCUM shares about her brother in an exclusive chat, and we also interview some of Dave’s closest friends, including MICHAEL W. KALUTA, about their memories of the man. Plus: a conversation with KELVIN MAO, the director of the 2022 film documentary, Dave Stevens: Drawn To Perfection, about making the movie and its recent success on streaming services, which has resulted in an entirely new generation of Dave Stevens fans.
ALTER EGO #196
Concluding our presentation of EDDY ZENO’s book on the EARLY SUPERMAN ARTISTS begun in ALTER EGO #193—with a focus on style-setting WAYNE BORING and classic cover illustrator WINSLOW MORTIMER! Featuring a fabulous previously unprinted cover by BORING! Also—FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) and MICHAEL T. GILBERT in MR. MONSTER’S COMIC CRYPT!
RETROFAN #41
RETROFAN #41 kicks off with TV’s original KUNG FU starring DAVID CARRADINE, a NANCY DREW history, Disney animator FLOYD NORMAN, TOM CORBETT: SPACE CADET, collectible ’60s and ’70s cereal premiums, in search of SAM GOODY, and more! Featuring columns and contributions by HERBIE J PILATO, ANDY MANGELS, WILL MURRAY, SCOTT SAAVEDRA, SCOTT SHAW, and MARK VOGER.
FUTURISTIC
Blast off to the SPACE AGE, when the future was always bright! FUTURISTIC is a full-color hardcover about a time of limitless possibilities... and anxieties. It covers all aspects of 1950s AND ’60s POP CULTURE from the “duck and cover” era of the COLD WAR, the SPACE RACE, the UFO CRAZE, and the 1969 MOON LANDING. Read about the movies (THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL, INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS), TV shows (TOM CORBETT: SPACE CADET, THE JETSONS), and collectibles (ROBOTS, ROCKETS, COMIC BOOKS, TV TIE-INS) that had us looking to the stars. Also featured are interviews with such comic book creators as WILLIAM GAINES, JOE ORLANDO, JULIUS SCHWARTZ, ROBERT KANIGHER, ROSS ANDRU, MIKE ESPOSITO, and LARRY LIEBER about their sci-fi work, plus recollections from sci-fi movie stars (KEVIN McCARTHY, PETER GRAVES, LINDA HARRISON), TV cast members (from shows including LOST IN SPACE, STAR TREK, and THE INVADERS), and others. A graphically immersive experience written and designed by MARK VOGER (MONSTER MASH, ZOWIE!), FUTURISTIC is a time trip to a future that never exactly came to pass, but lives on vividly in our
BRICKJOURNAL #91
BRICKJOURNAL #91, the magazine for LEGO® enthusiasts, celebrates its 20th ANNIVERSARY by looking back with now-retired LEGO executive TORMOD ASKILDSEN, who helped launch the magazine back in 2005, along with other key players from the BrickJournal’s past who have gone on to work at the LEGO Group, including Senior LEGO Designer MARK STAFFORD! Plus, there’s all of our regular features: Nerding Out with BRICKNERD, step-by-step “You Can Build It” instructions by CHRISTOPHER DECK, BANTHA BRICKS: FANS OF LEGO STAR WARS, and Minifigure Customization with JARED K. BURKS!
23RD ST.
DROME GN
(W/A/CA) Jesse Lonergan
Jesse Lonergan rewrites the rules of graphic novels with Drome, a visually mind-blowing epic about war, love, and death in a fledgling world. First, there was nothing. Then, humanity was born, and an endless cycle of violence began. From the depths of the ocean, a mighty demigoddess is called forth to reign in humankind's destructive impulses, and teach a language of peace and harmony. Civilization quickly takes root, a great city rising from the desert. But the balance between chaos and order is a fragile one, and there are higher powers at work in this strange new world. In turns pulse-pounding and heart-wrenching, Drome is a creation myth for the modern age. (STL372723) (C: 0-1-1)
HC, 8x10, 320pgs, FC SRP: $29.99
FREE SPEECH HANDBOOK GN
(W) Ian Rosenberg (A) Mike Cavallaro
In a nation where everyone wants to speak and be heard, this First Amendment right is vital to our identity and our democracy. In Free Speech Handbook, Ian Rosenberg and Mike Cavallaro trace this history across ten seminal Supreme Court cases while drawing parallels with more recent controversies. Rosenberg’s straightforward language combines with Cavallaro’s bold and bright art to create an accessible and engaging crash course on the meaning, reach, and limits of our free speech protections. (STL372746) (C: 0-1-1)
SC, 6x9, 272pgs, FC SRP: $21.99