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The Art of Daniel Warren Johnson showcases the majority of DWJ’s kinetic career since his start in 2012. There are a multitude of sections covering his favorite comic-book covers and pages, along with rarely seen commissions and personal works, preliminaries and cover thumbnails. Full access was given to his personal sketchbooks, allowing for a deep look at over 200 sketches that are presented in a dynamic and exciting way.This sizable book reveals great detail by sharing extended commentary covering DWJ’s thoughts and pathos for almost every piece. This collection has been methodically put together from the original art and through numerous interview sessions with DWJ over the span of four years. This is a highly collaborative book between Flesk and the artist. This team worked in unison on every aspect to bring you the works that DWJ was most excited to draw, that were the most challenging and that were the most rewarding. Each piece is perfectly curated to balance the artist’s wins and his struggles.All the elements of his career and artistry are presented in a beautiful and organically designed volume to make you feel as if you are sitting alongside DWJ while he takes you through his first decade in the industry.

Alien to Zombie brings everyone’s favorite creatures of the night to life like never before—and in alphabetical order!After a successful caper chasing a gang of disembodied teen ghouls from an abandoned junior high school, paranormal investigator and legendary artist Mark Chiarello (Heroes of the Negro Leagues, Baseball 100) found himself stranded in a ghost town just on the outskirts of nowhere along with his wordsmith and fellow ghost-chaser, Kevin Somers (Meaner Than Meanest, Ben 10). There they were met by an unsettling stranger with an even more unsettling wager—to stay the night in California’s most notorious haunted hotel!Without hesitation, the two agreed and took up residence for the night in the creepiest old manor anyone had ever set eyes on. But the sheer horror of this unholy place was more than they bargained for. They’d have to take drastic measures if they were to make it to dawn…In a stroke of genius (or perhaps madness), the two swiftly went to work making the ultimate tool to fight fear—Alien to Zombie: An ABC Book of Monsters and Spooks!By sunrise, our heroes’ fears and nightmares were replaced with laughter and cheers, all thanks to the playful yet powerful hardcover book the two crafted. Its spine is bound with an elegant fabric, and it’s filled with 32 lush pages of charming yet chilling artwork along with almost hypnotizing word-play. Alien to Zombie: An ABC Book of Monsters and Spooks brings everyone’s favorite creatures of the night to life like never before—and in alphabetical order!We’re confident this book will be a delightful romp for thrill-seekers of all ages. But, more importantly, it’s sure to be the most potent educational tool of our times, guaranteed to dispel all fears both real and imagined!

The Art of Rachel and Terry Dodson features many highlights from this exceptional team’s 25-year career andshows how their art was created, including almost forty of their favorite comic-book covers. The pair also share insights into how eight personal pieces were executed, and they break down the making of a two-page Red One sequential comic story.The Dodsons reveal the stages of their creative process—including Terry’s pencils, Rachel’s inks and Terry’s colors for each piece. Supporting commentary offers further insight, and two dozen covers are supplemented by Terry’s initial sketches. The Dodsons also offer detailsabout the tools they use and other tips for the aspiring artist. This is a unique way to see the steps that went into pieces the pair completed over the years for major publishers, as well as creator-owned and personal projects.One highlight is a section about the artwork on the cover of this book, broken down in great detail in twenty-seven­ stages that show its creation from concept to finish. All of the art in this collection was scanned or photographed from the originals, and there also are photos ofthe Dodsons at work in their studio. An introduction offers insight into how the pair became professionals and spans their full career to date. This book is a must for fans of Terry and Rachel Dodson as well asthose interested in the creative process.

Collecting each ElfQuest comic book cover from the entire 46-year run, with the inside scoop on each one!This book compiles every ElfQuest comic-book cover ever published. All 300-plus covers are showcased in an elegant design. This volume offers more than a simple collection of gorgeous images. Each cover pairs with a facing page that supplies behind-the-scenes commentary by Richard Pini about how that particular cover came to be, or other details you will find interesting, amusing and insightful. In addition to facts about the covers themselves, Richard Pini has selected artwork from each respective comic and shared additional insight into the history or theme of each issue. This deluxe edition is packed with revelations to thrill the newest and most seasoned ElfQuest fans alike. All your favorite covers are here for every ElfQuest series since its debut in Fantasy Quarterly #1 in 1978, followed by ElfQuest: The Original Quest and the ElfQuest Epic series reprints with new covers, continuing with Siege at Blue Mountain and all the way to the most recent series, Stargazer’s Hunt. Covers are presented with their original titles/logos and full published treatment, to capture the historical look of each issue upon its original release.