Books from Abrams ComicArts

  • The Art of Daniel Clowes: Modern Cartoonist
    By Alvin Buenaventura

    With each successive graphic novel (Ghost World, David Boring, Ice Haven, Wilson, Mister Wonderful), Clowes has been praised for his emotionally compelling narratives that reimagine the ways that stories can be told in comics.

  • The Alex Ross Marvel Comics Poster Book
    By Alex Ross, Marvel Marvel Entertainment

    A deluxe collection of Marvel Comics super hero posters from renowned comics artist Alex Ross From Angel to Wolverine, all your favorite Marvel Comics super heroes are featured in this exclusive collection of painted portraits by Alex Ross- ...

  • Cats, Dogs, Men, Women, Ninnies & Clowns: The Lost Art of William Steig
    By Jeanne Steig

    Children, octogenarians, and everyone in between know the work of William Steig, the beloved cartoonist and award-winning childrenÆs book author whose work graced the covers and pages of the New Yorker for more than 70 years.

  • Shazam!: The Golden Age of the World's Mightiest Mortal
    By Chip Kidd

    Shazam made his debut in Whiz Comics in 1940, and outsold his biggest competitor, Superman, by 14 million copies a month.

  • Will Eisner: Champion of the Graphic Novel
    By Paul Levitz

    This seminal work from 1978 ushered in a new era of personal stories in comics form that touched every adult topic from mortality to religion and sexuality, forever changing the way writers and artists approached comics storytelling.

  • After the Rain
    By Nnedi Okorafor

    "Adapted from the short story "On the Road" by Nnedi Okorafor."

  • Yiddishkeit: Jewish Vernacular and the New Land

    The last fully realized work by Harvey Pekar, this book is a thoughtful compilation that reveals the far-reaching influences of Yiddish.

  • Mars Attacks
    By The Topps Company

    In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Mars Attacks, this comprehensive book is the first-ever compilation of the infamous science-fiction trading card series produced by Topps in 1962.

  • Marvel Comics Mini Books
    By Marvel Marvel Entertainment

    Smaller than a postage stamp, and sold in gumball machines across the country, these six books told the quirky origin stories of Marvel's most beloved characters at that time: the Amazing Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, the Mighty Thor, ...

  • The Imitation Game: Alan Turing Decoded
    By Leland Purvis, Jim Ottaviani

    A biography of the mathematician, reveals the story of an eccentric genius, olympic-class runner, and groundbreaking theoretician whose work is still influencing the science and telecommunication systems of the modern world.

  • SpongeBob Comics: Treasure Chest
    By Stephen Hillenburg

    Includes a bonus facsimile reprint of the first SpongeBob Comics issue, inserted in pocket on page 3 of cover.

  • Flash Forward: An Illustrated Guide to Possible (and Not So Possible) Tomorrows
    By Rose Eveleth

    "In this innovative collection of comics and essays, Rose Eveleth poses provocative questions about our future, which are brought to life in twelve brand-new comics, each by a different acclaimed artist.

  • Joseph Smith and the Mormons
    By Noah Van Sciver

    With a respectful and historical approach, and strikingly illustrated, this graphic novel is the ultimate book for those curious about the origins of the Mormon faith and the man who started it all.

  • A Suicide Bomber Sits in the Library
    By Jack Gantos

    With Dave McKean's unique mixed-media illustrations, bestselling author Jack Gantos brings to life the story of a young suicide bomber, his unquestionable duty to his beliefs, and the unexpected power of books to change lives.

  • Kirby: King of Comics (Anniversary Edition)
    By Mark Evanier

    More significantly, he created much of the visual language for fantasy and adventure comics. Official Kirby biographer Mark Evanier delivers this authorized celebration of the one and only King of Comics and his groundbreaking work.

  • The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus Vol. 1: Scary Tales & Scarier Tentacles
    By Matt Groening

    Collected for the first time in a deluxe hardcover slipcase with an all-new die-cut cover, these award-winning comics place the world's most beloved animated family in exciting horror, science-fiction, and supernatural settings, making this ...

  • Fantastic Four No. 1: Panel by Panel
    By Stan Lee, Chip Kidd, Marvel Entertainment

    "The essay "Fantastic Four Experience" originally appeared on Tom Brevoort's blog, "The Tom Brevoort Experience" (tombrevoort.com), titled "Lee & Kirby: FANTASTIC FOUR #1, Part One" (January 27, 2019) and "Part 2" (February 2, 2019).

  • Marvel Classic Black Light Collectible Poster Portfolio
    By Marvel Entertainment

    Also included is a brief history of Third Eye and their Marvel Comics black-light publishing by historian Roy Thomas, along woth images of the original comic-book art featured on the posters."--Back of box

  • A Fire Story (Updated and Expanded Edition)
    By Brian Fies

    Less than a year after the fire, Brian Fies expanded his webcomic into a full-length graphic novel, including environmental insight and the stories of others affected by the disaster"--Back cover.

  • Marvel Value Stamps: A Visual History
    By Marvel Entertainment

    The story of the most inspired comic book promotional campaign, collected here for the first time In 1974 Marvel Comics publisher Stan Lee devised an ingenious promotional campaign--Marvel Value Stamps, which appeared on the letters pages ...