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Chew: Behind the Scenes
Non-Key
Image ⋅ 2009
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Chew: Behind the Scenes
 
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2009 New Orleans Comic Convention exclusive, limited to 35 copies

Value unknown

The Wolverine: ABCs
Independent ⋅ 2010
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The Wolverine: ABCs
 
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Sketchbook featuring Wolverine with various Marvel characters framed by individual letters of the alphabet

200 copies were printed by Sean Gordon Murphy, most were given away and approximately 40 were sold

Marvel approached Murphy who created the sketchbook without the publisher's permission. Marvel wanted to take ownership of the illustrations but Murphy refused. An agreement was eventually reached for Murphy to stop producing copies without legal action

Tap cover and swipe to view each illustration

Sketchbook: Adam Hughes #2006
Self-Published ⋅ 2006
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Sketchbook: Adam Hughes #2006
 
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24-page sketchbook measuring 5.5 in. x 8.5 in.

Yahoo discussion fan group exclusive

B.T. Convention Sketchbook #2
Independent ⋅ 2004
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B.T. Convention Sketchbook #2
 
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2004 convention sketchbook

Limited to 500 copies, signed and numbered by Bruce Timm

Measures 5.5 in. x 8.25 in.

More Outrage
Independent ⋅ 2022
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More Outrage
 
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Frank Cho published sketchbook distributed at comic conventions

Aspen Sketchbook #1
Aspen ⋅ 2003
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Aspen Sketchbook #1
 
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First sketchbook produced by Aspen, concepts from Soulfire, Ekos, and Fathom

Convention exclusive, limited to 750 copies

A1 Sketchbook #1
Variant ⋅ Atomeka Press ⋅ 2004
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A1 Sketchbook #1
 
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Variant cover art by Gary Leach, the artist who reintroduced Marvelman with Alan Moore

Sketch cover of Marvelman

4 interior pin-ups related to Marvelman

Back cover featuring a sketch of Kid Miracleman

Mouse Guard: Sketchbook #2011
Archaia ⋅ 2011
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Mouse Guard: Sketchbook #2011
 
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Limited to 400 copies, signed and numbered by David Petersen

Mouse Guard: Sketchbook #2012
Archaia ⋅ 2012
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Mouse Guard: Sketchbook #2012
 
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Sketchbook comprised of illustrations commissioned by fans, colored and compiled in this limited release of 400 copies, signed and numbered

Mouse Guard: Sketchbook #2014
Archaia ⋅ 2014
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Mouse Guard: Sketchbook #2014
 
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Signed and numbered by David Petersen, limited to 500 copies

Mouse Guard: Sketchbook #2007
Archaia ⋅ 2007
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Mouse Guard: Sketchbook #2007
 
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Selected sketches from Fall 1152 and Winter 1152

Limited to 333 copies, signed and numbered by David Petersen

Vampyres: Bill Sienkiewicz
Blackthorne ⋅ 1985
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Vampyres: Bill Sienkiewicz
 
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Six black-and-white prints featuring vampires, illustrated by Bill Sienkiewicz

First 'plate' or print is initialed by artist

Measures 9.5 in. x 12.5 in., limited to 1,500 copies

Spider-Man: One More Day Sketchbook #1
Marvel ⋅ 2007
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Spider-Man: One More Day Sketchbook #1
 
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Preview of the 'One More Day' four-issue story arc released one week prior to part one in The Amazing Spider-Man #544

Peach Momoko Sketchbook
60 Brigade Books ⋅ 2017
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Peach Momoko Sketchbook
 
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Early Peach Momoko artwork in sketchbook titled KaiGun

Measures 9x6

Distributed at Tokyo Comic Con 2017

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Tim Sale Sketchbook
Independent ⋅ 2006
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Tim Sale Sketchbook
 
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Sketchbook sold at San Diego Comic Con 2006

David Finch Sketchbook #2
Independent ⋅ 2007
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David Finch Sketchbook #2
 
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2007 Sketchbook, limited to 1,000 signed and numbered copies

Stelfreeze Sketchbook: Building A Monarchy #1
Independent ⋅ 2016
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Stelfreeze Sketchbook: Building A Monarchy #1
 
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Sketchbook published by Brian Stelfreeze comprised of illustrations that served as preparation for the 2016 series written by Ta-Nehisi Coates

Cursed Pirate Girl
Sketch ⋅ Olympian ⋅ 2006
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Cursed Pirate Girl
 
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Sketchbook produced prior to the first printing of Cursed Pirate Girl

20 sketches, self-published by Jeremy Bastian

My Struggle Sketchbook #2007
Independent ⋅ 2007
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My Struggle Sketchbook #2007
 
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2007 Ethan Van Sciver convention sketchbook limited to 1,000 copies

Controversial cover: parody of Mein Kampf, the autobiographical manifesto written by Hitler

Detractors of Van Sciver cite this cover as an example of the artist's political and social beliefs

As reported by Bleeding Cool, Van Sciver wrote about the accusations: the cover was SINESTRO, who we'd redesigned that year to resemble Hitler, and with the fact that most people knew I leaned right, this was a JOKE

The Book of Outrage: The Art of Frank Cho #1
Essential Sequential ⋅ 2019
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The Book of Outrage: The Art of Frank Cho #1
 
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64-page, black and white, with some color, collection of comic book sketch covers and commissions by Frank Cho

Multiple depictions of popular superheroes, many illustrations with sexual humor

From the Vault #6
Independent ⋅ 2015
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From the Vault #6
 
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Mike Mignola 2015 sketchbook

Peach Momoko Sketchbook #2016
60 Brigade Books ⋅ 2016
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Peach Momoko Sketchbook #2016
 
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Approximately 60-page sketchbook by Peach Momoko

Published in 2016 in Japan

Girls B.T. Sketchbook
Independent ⋅ 2009
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Girls B.T. Sketchbook
 
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28-page, black and white sketchbook by Bruce Timm, measures 5.5 x 8.5 inches

San Diego Comic Con 2009 exclusive, limited to 500 signed and numbered copies

Sketchbook: Adam Hughes #2008
Self-Published ⋅ 2008
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Sketchbook: Adam Hughes #2008
 
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2008 self-published black and white sketch collection

Smaller format than a standard-sized comic book

A Year of Monsters #2013
Dark Horse ⋅ 2013
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A Year of Monsters #2013
 
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2013 sketchbook, limited to 1,000 copies

Collection of variant covers created for Hellboy-related publications throughout 2012

Sketchbook: Adam Hughes #2004
Self-Published ⋅ 2004
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Sketchbook: Adam Hughes #2004
 
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2004 self-published black and white sketch collection

Smaller format compared to a standard-sized comic

Naughty and Nice: The Good Girl Art of Bruce Timm #2012
Sketch ⋅ Flesk ⋅ 2012
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Naughty and Nice: The Good Girl Art of Bruce Timm #2012
 
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304-page softcover sketchbook of provocative illustrations in Bruce Timm's iconic style

Naughty and Nice: The Good Girl Art of Bruce Timm #2012
Sketch ⋅ Flesk ⋅ 2012
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Naughty and Nice: The Good Girl Art of Bruce Timm #2012
 
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256-page softcover sketchbook

Dale Keown's Pitt Sketchbook #1
Full Bleed ⋅ 2001
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Dale Keown's Pitt Sketchbook #1
 
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32-page black and white sketchbook

Michael Turner Sketchbook #2007
Aspen ⋅ 2007
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Michael Turner Sketchbook #2007
 
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Wizard World Chicago 2007 exclusive, limited to 200 numbered copies

Michael Turner Sketchbook #2007
SDCC ⋅ Aspen ⋅ 2007
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Michael Turner Sketchbook #2007
 
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Cover art by Michael Turner, limited to 750 numbered copies

San Diego Comic Con 2007 exclusive

Pretty Girl Sketchbook #1
AC ⋅ 1981
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Pretty Girl Sketchbook #1
 
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24-page sketchbook with art by Frank Miller (cover), John Byrne, George Perez, Bob McCleod, Gil Kane, Howard Chaykin, Jerry Ordway, Alex Toth, Terry Austin, Marshall Rogers, Bill Black, John Beatty, Joe Staton, Pat Broderick

Mouse Guard: Sketchbook #2005
Archaia ⋅ 2005
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Mouse Guard: Sketchbook #2005
 
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Rare black and white sketch art

Marvel Knights: Wave 2: - Wizard Special Edition #1
Wizard ⋅ 1999
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Marvel Knights: Wave 2: - Wizard Special Edition #1
 
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16-page preview included in Wizard Magazine #90

1st partial cover appearance and sketch preview of Black Widow, Yelena Belova

Sketchbook: Adam Hughes #2002
Self-Published ⋅ 2002
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Sketchbook: Adam Hughes #2002
 
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'Drawings, Doodles, & Sketches' 2002 self-published collection in black and white

Smaller format compared to a standard-sized comic

Sketchbook: Adam Hughes #2003
Self-Published ⋅ 2003
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Sketchbook: Adam Hughes #2003
 
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2003 self-published black and white sketch collection

Smaller format compared to a standard-sized comic

Sketchbook: Adam Hughes #2005
Self-Published ⋅ 2005
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Sketchbook: Adam Hughes #2005
 
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'How To Draw Boobs' 2005 self-published collection in black and white

Smaller format compared to a standard-sized comic

Sketchbook: Adam Hughes #2007
Self-Published ⋅ 2007
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Sketchbook: Adam Hughes #2007
 
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'Thongs You Know By Heart' 2007 self-published collection of illustrations, mostly female comic characters, in black and white

Smaller format compared to a standard-sized comic, much like a theater playbill

Sketchbook: Adam Hughes #2010
Self-Published ⋅ 2010
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Sketchbook: Adam Hughes #2010
 
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'Slayboy' 2010 sketchbook with cover art featuring Red Sonja

Sketchbook: Adam Hughes #2009
Self-Published ⋅ 2009
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Sketchbook: Adam Hughes #2009
 
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'Oh, Wow' 2009 self-published collection of finished illustrations, mostly female comic characters, in black and white

Smaller format compared to a standard-sized comic, much like a theater playbill

Hot Girls Cold Feet Sketchbook #1
Abstract Studio ⋅ 2011
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Hot Girls Cold Feet Sketchbook #1
 
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Pin-up of Motor Girl

64-page sketchbook by Terry Moore

From the Vault #5
Independent ⋅ 2012
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From the Vault #5
 
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Mike Mignola 2012 sketchbook, limited to 1,000 copies

Naughty and Nice: The Good Girl Art of Bruce Timm #2012
Flesk ⋅ 2012
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Naughty and Nice: The Good Girl Art of Bruce Timm #2012
 
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20 page sketchbook preview - 18 color and 2 black & white illustrations

Signed and numbered by Bruce Timm, limited to 1,000 copies

Naughty and Nice: The Good Girl Art of Bruce Timm
Flesk ⋅ 2013
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Naughty and Nice: The Good Girl Art of Bruce Timm
 
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20 page sketchbook preview - 18 color and 2 black & white illustrations

Signed and numbered by Bruce Timm, limited to 1,000 copies

Junk
Self-Published ⋅ 2009
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Junk
 
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298-page hardcover sketchbook by Skottie Young with a $60.00 cover price

Junk was available through a print-on-demand website but after approximately 130 copies were sold, Young removed the title from the site

Later a shorter, softcover version became available but it is not as rare as the original

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