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May 15th 2026 Back with another artbook, Clover Press has announced the third book in their 'DC Art of' series, celebrating another artist with 'The DC Art of Michael Turner'. As is tradition for the publisher, the book has been revealed ahead of the Kickstarter campaign going live, so fans won't miss out when it becomes available to support. The DC Art of Michael Turner will follow the format of the series, coming as a 200+ page premium hardcover book, perfect for fans and collectors. Inside will be a look at Michael Turner's incredible art on some of the biggest characters at DC Comics, showcasing his undeniable talent and why it resonates now, and will continue to do so after his passing in 2008. As revealed first by AIPT Comics, there will be an introduction by former DC Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns, as well as comments from those close to Turner, including Jeph Loeb, Brad Meltzer, and Dan DiDio. Clover Press have been on a hugely successful run with their artbook projects on Kickstarter, blowing past the funding goals each time by a huge margin. This is for a good reason too, because they put together well-made books and focus on some of the best artists in the comic industry, creating a series that are as collectible as the comic books themselves. Art by Michael Turner As seen before, you can expect to be able to secure a copy of the book for your collection while backing the campaign, but also some Kickstarter exclusives too, including dustjacket and slipcase editions, prints, stickers, portfolios, and more. You can head to the Kickstarter campaign now to register your interest and get notified when the campaign goes live here - The DC Art of Michael Turner - A Deluxe Hardcover and more! This is not the first book Clover Press has done for the late artist, as they released The Marvel Art of Michael Turner as part of the Marvel series of books too. This is a testament to his talent and contributions to not just one publisher, but the comic books industry as a whole. This new book becomes a great chance to have a celebratory pair of volumes for those that enjoy his work and want something a little more special on their shelf. Michael Turner was an influential comic book artist and writer from Tennessee, who left a lasting impact on modern comics. In the 1990s he became a founding artist at Top Cow Productions, before working on iconic characters including Superman, Batman, Captain America, Wolverine, and many more for both Marvel and DC. He sadly passed away in 2008, but his art lives on and continues to be admired and inspire those that see his work today. Updates will be shared here and if interested in the book, head over to the campaign page to sign up and be notified when the Kickstarter campaign launches and make the most of the exclusive offerings that won't be available at retail. Tags; #CloverPress #DC #MichaelTurner #Kickstarter

May 15th 2026 On The Artbook Collector YouTube channel this week is a book release from 2012 that shares a collection of incredible Star Wars art from multiple decades and media. Star Wars Art: Illustration is a huge artbook that is perfect for those wanting a range of styles of a galaxy far, far away! The 176-page hardcover was published by Titan Books on October 1st 2012 and includes a look at illustrations for the movies, comics, games, book covers, prints, and more. It shares a look at well-known pieces, previously unpublished images, and rarer artwork, making it a great release in the collection for any Star Wars fan. You can see a preview of the book below. The third book in the series curated by George Lucas, Star Wars Art: Illustration was curated by George Lucas and is the third entry in the 'Star Wars Art' series. It shares not just the movie art, but the expanded universe and the different forms of media it entered. Each image is credited to an artist, with how it was made and where it was featured, such as a poster, pirint, or book, always an appreciated feature in an artbook. Each piece is fantastic and showcase the talent of the many artists that have work on Star Wars, including Mark Chiarello, Dave Dorman, Hugh Fleming, Ralph McQuarrie, Jon J. Muth, Tsuneo Sanda, Drew Struzan, Jerry Vanderstelt, and many more. There is an interesting and eclectic mix of art within the variety of styles shown too, from action scenes, to posters, and creative scenes of Siths and Jedi rocking out in bands on stage. The latest artbook release for Star Wars was The Art of Star Wars: The Acolyte from Abrams Books, which includes a huge amount of concept art in a well-designed book. You can read the review of that here. The next release is highly anticipated from fan, which is The Art of Star Wars: Andor that covers both seasons of the show and is out on June 30th, continuing the high quality series from Abrams Books. For those that enjoyed the preview of Star Wars Art: Illustration, you can order the book below; Buy Here / Buy Here UK Tags; #TitanBooks #StarWars #Lucasfilm

Book Details ISBN: 978-1419704307 Publisher: Abrams Books Page Count: 176 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 01/10/2012 (October 1st 2012) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here UK About Star Wars Art: Illustration is the third book in the series that showcases artwork from the Star Wars universe in a volume curated by George Lucas himself. Featuring the artwork of some of the industry's biggest talent, including Mark Chiarello, Hugh Fleming, Tim and Greg Hildebrandt, Ralph McQuarrie, and Drew Struzan, this books contains a look at a variety of art styles for the iconic franchise across multiple decades. Fans will find a lot of famous, inventive, and rare pieces to pore over in this oversized hardcover release. Preview Categories Tags Based On: #StarWarsEpisodeIII #StarWarsEpisodeI #StarWarsEpisodeII #StarWarsEpisodeIV #StarWarsEpisodeV #StarWarsEpisodeVI Series: #StarWars Publisher: #AbramsBooks Studio: #Lucasfilm #20thCenturyFox Platform: #Movies Genre: #SciFi

May 13th 2025 Concept artist and illustrator Anna Podedworna, aka Akreon, has an exciting new artbook coming to share a collection of her work through Kickstarter. The new book titled AKREON will deliver over 200 pages of her incredible art, perfect for her fans and also those that can't resist a volume of fantasy art in their collection. Fans of her stunning artwork can to back the project and secure a copy of the book AKREON for their shelf, as well being able to get some exclusive extras that won't be available at retail. The cover art for the standard edition of the book seen above is spectacular and vibrant, so it will no doubt stand out in your collection. It comes with 224 pages in a 210 x 297 mm hardcover format, with holo-foil printed text on the cover, as well as on the page edges for some extra flare. A Premium Edition that can only be bought when backing the book on Kickstarter is also available, giving those wanting a little more an alternative cover with a holo-foil effect of the same image on a cloth hardcover. It also comes with a signed bookplate and 32 extra pages of traditional art and sketches from Podedworna. The books are expected to begin shipping through the campaign in October 2026. You can see the two versions of the book below. Inside is a collection of some of Anna Podedworna's highlights from her career, including from video games, such as CD Projekt RED's Gwent: The Witcher Card Game. Her dynamic and colourful art will be complimented by a high-quality print finish on 150 gsm Arctic Volume paper, providing an excellent way to pore over the pages. AKREON was designed by Spiridon Giannakis, who is responsible for a huge catalogue of artbooks, as well as running the Kickstarter campaigns, putting it in the safe hands of someone that cares about the final product. The funding goal for the campaign is €25,000 to get the book into full production and sold later at retail. As with previous projects from Spiridon, this will no doubt get funded very quickly, if it hasn't already been when you're reading this. Prints and bookmarks will also be available as add-ons, as well as some bonuses included in orders if targets are met too, making this a Kickstarter campaign for fans to get involved with. See some page previews of AKREON below to get an idea of what to expect. Anna Podedworna is an artist based in Warsaw, Poland and has been working in the video game and movie industries for over 10 years. While at college she began working at CD Projekt RED, a huge testament to her talent. Since then, she has worked with other big studios, including Flying Wild Hog, Disney, Warner Bros., and Wizards of the Coast, making a name for herself and building a huge following of fans. She is known under the name Akreon online where she has shared her contributions to Dungeons & Dragons, Evil West, League of Legends: Wild Rift, Mufasa: The Lion King, and more. You can find her work on Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and ArtStation, with more art expected in the future as her career continues. Future updates for the AKREON artbook will shared here and be sure to head to the Kickstarter page to support the project and take advantage of the exclusive extras - AKREON - Artbook by Anna Podedworna Tags; #Kickstarter #Akreon #Spiridon

Book Details ISBN: TBC Publisher: Spiridon Page Count: 224 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: October 2026 Other Editions: Kickstarter Exclusive Premium Edition Kickstarter Buy Here TBC / Buy Here UK TBC About AKREON features the artwork of concept artists and illustrator Anna Podedworna, giving fans a look at some of her most spectacular pieces in a 224-page hardcover. The book displays the vibrant art with a high quality print finish to compliment Podedworna's talent. The book was funded successfully on Kickstarter and made in partnership with book designer Spiridon. The crowdfunding campaign also included a Premium Edition with an alternative cover and 32 extra pages of traditional art and sketches. Preview Categories Tags Based On: #Akreon #AnnaPodedwarna #Gwent Series: N/A Publisher: #Spiridon Platform: #Movies #Playstation #Xbox #PC Genre: #Action #Fantasy

May 12th 2025 Mike Deodato Jr. has been showcasing his talent in the comic book industry for over 30 years, working with the biggest publishers to deliver stunning artwork. To share some of his best pieces, a new artbook, titled The Book of Deodato Jr., is on the way after being fully funded on Kickstarter. The hardcover is set to deliver over 200 pages of Deodato Jr.'s art in a 9" x 12" format, with the illustrations and rare pieces being curated by the award-winning writer Joe Pruett, who is also designing the book. The campaign went live just a couple of hours ago at the time of writing this, but has already surpassed its $10,000 goal, which is unsurprising given the artist's popularity. As is common with Kickstarter campaigns, there are multiple tiers when backing the project, which includes a copy of the book for $70, a slipcase edition for $120, and a $25 trading card set. The campaign will run until June 11th, so be sure to visit the page to support Deodato Jr. and Joe Pruett, as well as ordering a copy of the book for your collection. Mike Deodato Jr. is a celebrated Brazilian comic book artist famous for his dynamic storytelling and dramatic character work, that has spanned more than three decades in the industry. He became increasingly popular in the 1990s while working on superhero runs, including at Marvel and DC. He created art for characters including Wonder Woman, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, and Spider-Man, later working on titles such as New Avengers and Dark Avengers. Deodato Jr. helped define the modern look of Marvel Comics, which includes a darker and more cinematic style. Outside of Marvel and DC, he has also illustrated on creator-owned projects and his own personal projects, creating a career that has led to him becoming a fan-favourite and influential name in comic books. Future updates will be shared here and head to the Kickstarter page here to support the project and secure a copy of the book for your shelf - The Book of Deodato Jr. You can also follow Mike Deodato Jr. on social media here to discover more of his work; Instagram X Tags; #Kickstarter #MikeDeodatoJr

May 12th 2026 Last month it was revealed that Insight Editions had partnered with the art and collectibles group Mondo to release a new artbook, Mondo: The Art of Godzilla , perfect for fans of the iconic monster and collectibles. The final cover art has now been revealed, but does come with a release date delay. The final cover art for Mondo: The Art of Godzilla The final cover art can be seen above, which is almost identical to the placeholder used when the book was first listed. It was a cover that I was personally fond of, so I'm happy to see it largely unchanged for the official image. You can see these changes below, which show small changes to the background and colour, as well as a Mondo sticker added in the top corner. Unfortunately, this does come with a delay, with the book first set to arrive from Insight Editions (Titan Books in the UK) on September 15th, but now has it coming a month later on October 13th 2026. The reason for the setback is unknown, as is usually the case, but there are many things that cause date changes. September was already a heavy month of releases, with 13 being tracked on the Upcoming page, so moving into the quieter month of October isn't a bad thing for the book. Mondo: The Art of Godzilla is a 144-page hardcover that features the artwork from the Mondo team for the legendary Kaiju, also highlighting how the products based on Godzilla came together. Chip Carter authors the book and interviewed the artists so they could share how they created their designs for posters, statues, records, and more. Fans will get a showcase of multiple art styles and the history of Mondo, making this a unique artbook for your shelf. The Mondo Store and some of its Godzilla collectibles For those unaware, Mondo is a studio and collectible brand that creates and sells high-quality soundtracks, posters, and limited edition merchandise based on pop culture media. They have become known for artist-driven products and collaborations, expanding over time to working toys, gallery exhibitions, and more, making them a recognisable name in the world of collectors. Any further changes to the book will be reported here and you can pre-order Mondo: The Art of Godzilla below; Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #TitanBooks #InsightEditions #Godzilla #Toho #Mondo

Book Details ISBN: 979-8337404998 Publisher: Insight Editions / Titan Books Page Count: 144 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 13/10/2026 (October 13th 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) About This book features a look at the collaborations between Mondo and Toho's Godzilla, diving into the posters, records, pins, models, and more. From early designs to the final product, take a look at how Mondo creates its unique products for collectors and fans. Mondo: The Art of Godzilla also includes the history of the company and Godzilla, including insights from the artists and designers themselves, allowing fans to expand their collection, while learning more about how the other releases came to life. Godzilla fans will find a lot to enjoy, including artwork from Attack Peter (Peter Santa-Maria), Hector Arce, Jesse Hernandez, and Tom Whalen! Categories Tags Based On: #Mondo #Godzilla Series: #Godzilla #Mondo Publisher: #TitanBooks #InsightEditions Studio: #Mondo #Toho Platform: #Collectibles Genre: #SciFi #Action

May 11th 2026 Aang and the gang make a big return later this year in a new animated movie, Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender, to the delight of fans that fell in love with the world and characters when the original series debuted in 2005. Ahead of the release, Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender: The Art of the Movie has been listed online to share a look at the art that helped create it. The listings seemingly appeared at least a couple of days ago (May 9th) and shared on Reddit, but has since been noticed and shared by more fans. Abram Books is the publisher and a product page is live on their website, confirming its release date of November 10th 2026, but no cover art is currently available. It's listed as a 256-page hardcover at $50 with a Deluxe Edition also being available for $100, as seen on Amazon, although it is unclear what this will include. The official description highlighting what it will include is as follows; "Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender: The Art of the Movie brings fans back to the beloved and massively successful universe of Avatar: The Last Airbender with an exclusive look at the film, revealing the creative process behind bringing Aang, Katara, Sokka, Toph, and Zuko back into action. Featuring never-before-seen concept art, character designs, and new locations, the book delves into the evolution of the characters, with new threats and new hybrid creatures. With insights from co-creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, director Lauren Montgomery and the extended animation team, Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender: The Art of the Movie celebrates the film’s humor, spirit, and innovative techniques―especially its stunning blend of 2D and CG animation styles never before seen from a Western studio, making it the quintessential companion for fans eager to experience the next chapter in the Avatar saga." Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender: The Art of the Movie isn't a surprise announcement, many animated movies get the artbook treatment and one for a movie that will certainly be hugely popular is expected. What is interesting is the choice of publisher, as those that are fans of The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra will know that they each received artbooks from Dark Horse Books, including second editions. While Dark Horse do artbooks for animated shows, they don't cover movies, which may be the reason for not using them this time round. The lack of a cover is common for Abrams Books, who often release them close to release, as seen recently with The Art of Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, that had its cover revealed just week from its release. The $50 price tag is what we come to expect these days as well for a book at this size, but what will be included in the Deluxe Edition will determine if paying double the price is worth it to dedicated fans. Previous Deluxe Editions have included prints, sketchbooks, presentation boxes, and more, so this could be a great option for collectors. The book arrives just a month after the movie will premier on Paramount+ on October 9th, making it a timely release for fans. A copy of Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender: The Art of the Movie will join the collection here as well when it arrives on November 10th to be reviewed, and future updates on the book will be shared here. Those interested can order the book below; Standard Edition; Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) Deluxe Edition Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #AbramsBooks #AvatarTheLastAirbender #TheLegendOfKorra

May 11th 2026 Marvel Comics and Dark Horse Books continue their ongoing partnership to release a look classic comic books and artwork, this time with the third entry of covers from the legend Jack Kirby. 10 years of artwork will be shared for some of the biggest Marvel's characters when The Marvel Comics Covers of Jack Kirby Volume 3 arrives later this year. The 232-page hardcover takes Kirby fans through more of his iconic covers when it arrives on November 3rd 2026, this time spanning the years of 1969 to 1978, picking up where the last volume left off. This is the final volume in the series, presenting the art in an oversized book in full colour, making it the best way to enjoy his contributions to a variety of comic lines. Inside, readers are treated to cover for Black Panther, The Eternals, The Invaders, Devil Dinosaur, Fantastic Four, Thor, and more. The Marvel Comics Covers of Jack Kirby Volume 3 wraps up the trilogy of books, which began with The Marvel Comics Covers of Jack Kirby Volume 1 in 2025, featuring over 175 covers from 1961 to 1964. This was followed up in February of this year with The Marvel Comics Covers of Jack Kirby Volume 2, with his work from 1965-1968. The upcoming entry covers the longest period of time, a full decade that saw the end of the Silver Age of comics and continued into the '70s. This isn't the only series that has been released from Marvel Comics and Dark Horse Books that includes Jack Kirby's work, as there is also the Bullpen Books series that shares artwork too. Already released is The Art of Fantastic Four that highlights Kirby's run from 1961 to 1971, including complete stories. The next book in that series features art from Kirby, but also veteran Walter Simonson, with The Art of The Mighty Thor coming in June 2026. It includes the Thor Annual 2 and Thor 134 from Jack Kirby. and full stories from Simonson’s run of the character on multiple issues. The book shares pencils and inks with commentary and notes to add details and some history. Jack Kirby's historic career dates back to the 1930's, including working at Timely Comics, where he co-created Captain America, before they became Marvel Comics. While he worked at other publishers, his work at Marvel is what he is most famous for, building a huge roster of characters and stories. His contributions cannot be understated, including his hand in the creation of The Avengers, X-Men, Fantastic Four, Black Panther and more. Expect more Marvel books from Dark Horse in the future, including releases that are not artbooks. This relationship also extends to Marvel video games as well, including the recently revealed Marvel Cosmic Invasion: The Art of the Game. Whether you are a fan of the classic comics, or the huge variety of video games that feature the heroes and villains of the universe, the artbook catalogue is ever growing. Future updates will be shared here and those interested can order The Marvel Comics Covers of Jack Kirby Volume 3 and the previous two books here; The Marvel Comics Covers of Jack Kirby Volume 3: Buy Here The Marvel Comics Covers of Jack Kirby Volume 2: Buy Here / Buy Here UK The Marvel Comics Covers of Jack Kirby Volume 1: Buy Here / Buy Here UK Tags; #MarvelComics #Marvel #JackKirby #DarkHorse

Book Details ISBN: 978-1506756318 Publisher: Dark Horse Page Count: 232 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 03/11/2026 (November 3rd 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) TBC About The third volume of cover artwork from Dark Horse Books and Marvel shares more incredible art from the legend Jack Kirby, this time featuring his work from 1969 to 1978. The Marvel Comics Covers of Jack Kirby Volume 3 showcases his contributions to more comic books, including Black Panther, Thor, Fantastic Four, and The Eternals. This hardcover from publisher Dark Horse Books follows the previous two volumes, The Marvel Comics Covers of Jack Kirby Volume 1 and The Marvel Comics Covers of Jack Kirby Volume 2. Categories Tags Based On: #MarvelComics #Eternals #Thor #CaptainAmerica #FantasticFour #JackKirby #BlackPanther Series: #MarvelComics #JackKirby Publisher: #DarkHorse Studio: #Marvel Platform: #Comics Genre: #SuperHero

May 12th 2026 The bio-punk world of Urbance is headed to Kickstarter for a release of a huge collection of the sci-fi comic, but this comes with a welcome surprise for fans, as it also includes a return of the artbook, Genesis of Urbance. This is an exclusive first look at the 10th Anniversary edition of the 168-page book from publisher Magnetic Press, which is included in the upcoming Kickstarter campaign, giving those that missed out on the book in 2016 the chance to add it to their shelf. Joël Dos Reis Viegas's Urbance began as a animated short, before becoming a comic, and this artbook is packed full of the bold designs and artwork behind its world and characters. First look at Genesis of Urbance 10th Anniversary Edition The Kickstarter from Oni Press and Magnetic Press has been created to help fund a release of the comic book, delivering the 828-page story across four softcover volumes, or two hardcover books, as well as other options and extras. This was the perfect opportunity to bring back the sold-out artbook to make the campaign special, now with a new 10 Anniversary cover, as seen above. Inside is a look at the early art, full-colour concepts, key art, and more of Viegas's neon world, a fantastic volume for fans wanting more of the standout visual style of Urbance. Check out some preview pages below with sketches, concepts of dustjackets for the original book, and insights in both English and French. Urbance was created by Joël Dos Reis Viegas and developed at Steambot Studios, beginning as an 8-minute animated short film after a successful Kickstarter campaign. After going viral, Joël took Urbance to the page with comic book, expanding the story and world of the animation, taking readers into political tensions, youth‑clan dynamics, and the underground drug scene in the cyberpunk setting of Neopolis. Speaking on the comic, Joël Dos Reis Viegas said the following; “While the animated pilot only scratches the surface of what rules Neopolis, the graphic novel series dives much deeper into the dark side of the society and human tensions. Keeping the core elements — the virus, N-Dorphin, the protagonists, and Coevo — and reimagining a story about two youngsters, shaped by division, who are forced to come together against adversity. So I chose a more aggressive and dark visual treatment to better match the story’s more mature tone. URBANCE is a reflection of my passions, my art style, and my fears.” You can check out the Urbance short film on YouTube below, which was released as a pilot episode for a series; The Kickstarter is not yet live, but once the campaign begins, the full 828-page comic series and the Genesis of Urbance artbook will both be available when backing the project. The page is already available to visit and you can sign up to be notified when it goes live and secure a copy of the book here - URBANCE: The Graphic Novel Saga by Joël Dos Reis Viegas. Tags; #Urbance #OniPress #MagneticPress

Book Details ISBN: 978-1917684088 Publisher: Lost in Cult Page Count: 252 Format: Paperback/ Hardcover Publication Date: Q1 2026 Other Editions: Deluxe Edition About Lost in Cult presents another entry in their Design Works series, this time for Ultros, the Metroidvania from Hadoque and Kepler Interactive. The book will give fans an in depth look at how the game was made with insights and interviews with the development team. It will also highlight the colourful psychedelic style of the game, with a look at its concept art. The Deluxe Edition of Ultros: Design Works includes a hardcover edition of the book, a slipcase, CD, poster, art prints, art cards, stickers, a poetry booklet, Ultros Origins booklet and scratch art, all presented in a presentation box. Preview Book Review Categories Tags Based On: #Ultros Series: #Ultros Publisher: #LostInCult #DesignWorks Studio: #Hadoque #KeplerInteractive Platform: #PlayStation #PC #PS5 #Nintendo #Switch Genre: #Metroidvania #2D

February 10th 2026 Lost in Cult are beginning their 2026 Design Works releases with a look at Ultros, the ‘Gardenvania’ from developer Hadoque. The game captured attention with its bold psychedelic visuals, but hooked players with a blend of time loops, strange characters, exploration, unique resource mechanics, a cosmic soundscape, and seed planting. This makes the game perfect for a book that explores all of this and more, so it’s a good thing that Ultros: Design Works is now here! A copy of the book has now joined the collection in the form of the limited Deluxe Edition, so I can jump in with my thoughts. I will review the book itself as I usually do, with an added section at the end for the Deluxe Edition extras. Build Quality The copy I have is a hardcover that comes in a slipcase at 20.5cm x 28.5cm, both of which feel strong and well-made. The paper and binding are high-quality too, also delivering an excellent print finish throughout that makes the colours really pop across its 252 pages. It’s a great job all round on this front from Lost in Cult. The Standard Edition is a softcover, which comes in at 20cm x 28cm, and although I don’t have that to review, their previous softcovers have been very impressive. You can read more on this in my review of Outer Wilds: Design Works here. Content The Design Works series are hybrid books, as opposed to dedicated artbooks, but there is a huge amount of artwork included in this release alongside the development details of the game, so I was not let down as someone that wanted to see this side of the game. It strikes a very nice balance of interviews and details with the illustrations, concept art, and screenshots of the vibrant game. Speaking on the development details first, it’s safe to say fans will enjoy the amount shared in Ultros: Design Works. Author John Rogers has done a fantastic job at not only writing the book, but getting insightful interviews with the Hadoque team as well. These are done with Art and Creative Director Niklas Åkerblad, Game Design Director Mårten Brüggemann, game designer Hugo Bille, audio designer Oscar ‘Ratvader’ Rydelius, and narrative designer Pelle Cahndlerby, each giving their perspective on working on Ultros and together painting the picture of what it took to create the game. The book is broken down into chapters that focus on different aspects of Ultros, beginning with a history of its development, from conception and growing the team, to getting the funding and its release. From there, it focuses on the people mentioned above and their departments, offering a fascinating look into the creation of its visuals and how they were made, composing the soundscapes, developing the gameplay and mechanics, and building the lore and story of the characters and the Sarcophagus, the ship that serves as the setting. You also find out more about the past of each person interviewed too, making this an exploration of more than the game, but also the minds behind the world of seeds and the Demon. Ultros: Design Works is rich with information and was a joy to read through as a fan of the game, leaving me wanting to jump back in all over again to reunite Ouji with Gardner, as well as seeing my plants grow. Finding out about the switch from pixel art to HD, how it started as a Roguelike, the early idea to have you bring offspring with you for your next life, Ratvader’s trip to record sounds in Peru, and much more, made this an engaging read. The game was a meeting of very creative minds that is explored wonderfully in the book. Artwork, animation frames, and screenshots are littered throughout, with many spreads dedicated to nothing but images. Ultros stands out for being almost overwhelming in colour, something that doesn’t change with the art behind it. I love the style created by Niklas Åkerblad, one that you cannot label, because it feels simultaneously classical, retro, and modern, with biomechanical designs that have a touch of H.R. Giger to them, but also infused with psychedelic colours. It’s a fun blend that creates pieces that jump off the page, making this feel very much like an extension of the game itself. There are also sketches and concepts shared inside too, including pages and pages of designs for the characters, environments, enemies, weapons, assets, and plants, as you can see in the previews. While not full of colour, they still maintain the distinct visual style of Ultros, showing how the visual design was developed. I love seeing artwork like this and appreciate that the team at Lost in Cult created sections of green and pink pages to focus on these early concepts and notes, parts that will no doubt be a highlight for many readers. I enjoyed reading through Ultros: Design Works a lot and believe fellow players of the game will too. There is a huge amount I could talk about, which is what is great about the Design Works series, but that would risk this review becoming a book in itself, a testament to how much you can learn and get out of your time with this release. Credits Although Niklas Åkerblad is the Art Director and no doubt responsible for a lot of the art seen here, he wasn’t the only artist that work on Ultros. The book doesn’t have credits for the art unfortunately, and it’s not entirely clear that everything was created by Åkerblad. Use of Space Lost in Cult keep the positives going with their page design, as the layouts and use of space are very good throughout. The art gets room to breathe and, while there is a lot to read, they don’t flood spreads with a mass of text. Every spread has at least one image on it for balance, with small gaps strategically places to prevent there being an overwhelming amount of text hitting you at once. It creates a nice flow that allows the imagery and colour to keep you lost in the visuals of Ultros and it works extremely well. There are many ways this book could have presented its contents to you, but this feels very thoughtful. The sections of early artwork on coloured pages as mentioned before is also a great touch. Value The book was sold directly through Lost in Cult’s website for £49.99 (£129.99 for the Deluxe Edition) which does place it on the higher end if comparing it to an artbook. However, this is a well-executed hybrid book from a small publisher, so it feels like a very fair price that delivers something that feels like a passion project. I think those that bought a copy will find great value in the pricing, as the production quality and care put into this is felt from cover to cover. Deluxe Edition Although this is no longer available to buy as these editions are sold for a limited time period, it’s worth highlighting the quality found here for those that are interested in future Design Works books. A large number of extras were included; a CD with the soundscapes and a podcast, an A2 poster, art cards with screenshots, stickers, a booklet with poems from Pelle Cahndlerby, an Ultros Origins booklet, and a scratch art card, all gathered in a presentation box. The book itself was upgraded to a hardcover with a slipcase, which is a big selling point for many, including myself. The quality of it all is as good as the book itself too, with the art prints being standouts for me personally, each of which I would love to get framed. If you’re a fan of the games the Design Works series are based on and don’t mind spending some extra money, these are certainly worth adding to your collection. The book makes for the perfect read after the credits roll, with this Deluxe Edition adding goodies that can give you daily reminders of your favourite title. I always appreciate good packaging as well and this came well protected, so those outside of the UK will get their order safe and sound! Verdict Ultros: Design Works is a superb book that gives players a look at what it took to make the ‘Gardenvania’, delivering engaging details and interviews into its history and creation, as well as spectacular artwork that you will want to revisit time and time again. The book design makes it a joy to read through and the production quality highlights Lost in Cult’s commitment to doing right by collectors of physical media. After you encountered the demon and have tended to the garden, reading this book is a great way to extend your time with Ultros. You can find more Design Works books, as well as other products, including physical games and vinyl on Lost in Cult’s website. Be sure to keep an eye out for more announcements from their team, as they always have more book coming. Order Ultros: Design Works and visit their website here. You can also read my interview from last year with narrative designer Pelle Cahndlerby for more on his role on the game - Interview. Tags; #LostInCult #DesignWorld #Hadoque #KeplerInteractive #Ultros

May 8th 2026 The iconic animated movie series returns with Toy Story 5 in June, dropping fans back into the world of our favourite toys. As is tradition, an artbook is also on the way from Chronicle Books, but although revealed back in September, The Art of Toy Story 5 didn't have any cover art, until now! The new cover, seen above, has appeared on retailer listings ahead of the book's release date of May 26th 2026. It depicts Jessie, Bullseye, and a new character seemingly riding a horse, created in an almost oil pastel style commonly seen in Toy Story artwork. As always, it captures personality and expression of the characters in the image, something the artists that have worked at Pixar have mastered. This is a late reveal for cover art, which is typically available more than a couple of months away from a release. Being just a few weeks out raised reasonable concern that a delay could be incoming, but fortunately that is not the case and those that love Toy Story will be able to jump into the artwork before the movie hits the big screen on June 19th. Toy Story is now 30 years old, making it a series of movies that many people, including myself, have grown up with and enjoyed into adulthood. Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the rest of the toys are a multigenerational cast of beloved characters, so there will no doubt be many people interested in adding artwork for the latest adventure to their shelf. Pixar and Chronicle Books have a huge catalogue of artbooks together, each filled with stunning artwork that create the magic of the characters and worlds you see on screen. Their last release, The Art of Hoppers, was another superb book and well worth adding to your collection. You can check out a preview of the book on YouTube below. Toy Story 5 is the fifth installment in Pixar’s animated franchise and follows Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and the rest of the gang as they are faced with a new problem... technology. Back with more laughs, love, charm, and exceptional animation, the movie tackles the theme of children setting aside toys for tech and gadgets, keeping the series as relevant as ever in 2026. Future updates for The Art of Toy Story 5 will be shared here and those interested can order the book here; Buy Here (US) / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #ChronicleBooks #ToyStory #Pixar #ToyStory5 #Disney

Book Details ISBN: 978-1797237084 Publisher: Chronicle Books Page Count: 172 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 26/05/2026 (May 26th 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here (US) / Buy Here (UK) About Pixar and Chronicle Books continue their collection of artbooks with a look at Toy Story 5, the next entry in the iconic animated series. Get lost in the early concepts and designs of the movie, from the fan-favourite characters, to the new faces joining the toys, along with key frames, colorscripts, and more. Fans will find a lot of the charm seen on screen found in the artwork, as well as details from the creatives themselves about how the movie came together in The Art of Toy Story 5. Categories Tags Based On: #ToyStory5 Series: #ToyStory Publisher: #ChronicleBooks Studio: #Disney #Pixar Platform: #Movies #DisneyPlus Genre: #Comedy #Family

May 8th 2026 The latest preview on The Artbook Collector YouTube channel is for a new release that dives into the DLC of Final Fantasy XVI from Square Enix. If you're looking for some art to add to your shelf from the iconic series, you can see a preview of the latest release, The Art of Final Fantasy XVI: Echoes of the Rising Tide! The 96-page hardcover was released on May 5th 2026 by Square Enix Books and shares artwork for Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide, both of which expanded Clive's story and his adventures in Valisthea. You can check out the preview below. The book acts as an expansion itself to the artbook for the base game, The Art of Final Fantasy XVI, which has 320 pages. Inside the new release, fans can find artwork for the new locations and a few select characters and enemies. In addition, there is also artwork for Clive's swords, item icons, loading screen images, and key art from illustrator Kazuya Takahashi. In my review for the book, I highlight that the artwork is superb and the book is well-made. However, despite having online 96 pages, its use of the space is not the best, with strange inclusions that would have been better used for more artwork. There is also nothing in the book that will share details or concepts for what didn't make it into the game. For more thoughts and breakdowns, you can read my full review here. The downloadable expansions for Final Fantasy XVI added more to the game’s world and story with new missions, locations, enemies, and a new Eikon. It continued the players epic adventure of Clive Rosfield with Echoes of the Fallen in December 2023, and The Rising Tide in April 2024, both of which are featured in the new artbook. Sales figures for the DLC' have not been shared, but the player counter surged 140% on PlayStation 5 when they were released For those interested you can order both books for the game below; The Art of Final Fantasy XVI: Echoes of the Rising Tide Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) The Art of Final Fantasy XVI Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #SquareEnixBooks #SquareEnix #FinalFantasy #FinalFantasyXVI

Book Details ISBN: 9781646094950 Publisher: Square Enix Books Page Count: 92 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 05/05/2026 (May 5th 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) About Square Enix brought players back to Final Fantasy XVI with its DLC, Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide, expanding the story of the hit game. Now they are offering a look at the art too in this follow up to the first book The Art of Final Fantasy XVI. The Art of Final Fantasy XVI: Echoes of the Rising Tide features more art for the world of Valisthea, which covers the characters, enemies, environments and illustrations. The hardcover book comes with 92 pages and a hardcover that matches the first artbook in size. Preview Book Review Categories Tags Based On: #FinalFantasyXVI Series: #FinalFantasy Publisher: #SquareEnixBooks Studio: #SquareEnix Platform: #PlayStation #PS5 #PC #Xbox #XboxSeriesS #XboxSeriesX Genre: #RPG #Action

May 5th 2026 After being listed online since September 2025, The Art of Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man has finally revealed its cover art ahead of its June release, as updated on retailer listings online. The cover, seen above, has everybody's favourite web-slinger front and centre, with some of the many characters in the background in comic panel style boxes. The cover captures the classic comic book visual style of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, and is perfectly themed for the show's artbook. The upcoming title from publisher Abrams Books is set to release on June 23rd, putting this reveal closer to release than is typical for an artbook. This is often an indication of an upcoming delay, something this book has already suffered, but fortunately the date has not changed and so fans can soon enjoy what is shared inside. Inside The Art of Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man will be a collection of concept art, storyboards, animation cels, and more for the series, showing how this take on Peter Parker, his friends, foes, and New York, came together. Other animated shows from Marvel Studios also got the artbook treatment from Abrams Books, who seem to be Marvel's choice for the releases, as opposed to doing it themselves. The Art of Marvel Studios’ What If...? and X-Men ’97: The Art and Making of the Animated Series were part of this, with perhaps more on the way for more seasons of the shows. You can check out the artbook for X-Men '97 below. More news on The Art of Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man will be shared here as it happens, as well as other Marvel artbooks, and those interested in pre-ordering the book can do so below. Buy Here (US) / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #SpiderMan #YourFreindlyNeighborhoodSpiderMan #AbramsBooks #MarvelAnimation #MarvelStudios #MCU

Book Details ISBN: 978-1419787751 Publisher: Abrams Books Page Count: 240 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 23/06/2026 (June 23rd 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here (US) / Buy Here (UK) About The Art of Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man from Abrams Books collects artwork for the first season of the popular show that follows a new take on Peter Parker's life as Spider-Man. This hardcover volumes features sketches, concepts, storyboards, cels, and more, for this iteration of Spider-Man, New York, and its many villains. The show stood out by capturing the classic comic book visual style in combination with modern animation techniques, as well as including character from the wider Marvel universe, including Daredevil, Iron Man, and more, all of which can be pored over in this exciting book. Categories Tags Based On: #YourFriendlyNeighborhoodSpiderMan Series: #SpiderMan #Marvel #YourFriendlyNeighborhoodSpiderMan Publisher: #AbramsBooks Studio: #MarvelStudiosAnimation #MarvelStudios #MCU #Disney Platform: #TV #DisneyPlus Genre: #SuperHero

May 5th 2026 Unfortunate news has hit fans of the 'The Marvel Art of' series from Clover Press, as the next two book releases have been delayed again, as spotted on retailer listings online. After being successfully funded through Kickstarter, The Marvel Art of Tyler Kirkham and The Marvel Art of Mike del Mundo have had setbacks for their wider release at retail. Just as happened when I reported the last delays in early March, just a month before a showcase of Kirkham's artwork was set to be released, the date was updated online, which has led to del Mundo's artbook receiving a delay as well. The Marvel Art of Tyler Kirkham has been moved from May to July 21st, and The Marvel Art of Mike del Mundo has been pushed from June to August 25th according to Amazon US. In the case of Tyler Kirkham's volume of artwork, different dates can be found online depending on the country, such as Canada listing the book for July 31st and the UK having it coming on September 1st. I have reached out to Clover Press for an update, but have not yet received confirmation these are correct. With multiple sources moving both books back though, the delay is confirmed and dates differing based on region has happened before too. Amazon is one of the most reliable retailers for current publication dates, so these can be taken at face value until something changes. For those unfamiliar, this series of artbooks come as high-quality hardcovers and feature over 200 gilded edged pages and a high-quality print finish. Comic books fans that would like a premium look at the artwork of their favourite artists can't go wrong with what Clover Press have been releasing, with more always being worked on. Fans of Tyler Kirkham and Mike del Mundo may have to wait a little longer, but there will be a lot of great art to enjoy when they arrive. Most recently, Clover Press revealed that the 10th entry in the series, The Marvel Art of Mike Zeck, is heading to Kickstarter soon, which will allow backers to secure a copy of the book, as well as other exclusive extras. You can read more about that here. Future updates on the books will be shared here, as well as the publisher's second series for DC Comics artists, including The DC Art of Bruno Redondo. Those interested can order the books below; The Marvel Art of Tyler Kirkham; Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) The Marvel Art of Mike del Mundo; Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #MikeDelMundo #TylerKirkham #Kickstarter #MarvelComics #Marvel #CloverPress

Book Details ISBN: 978-1951757472 Publisher: Clover Press Page Count: 200 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: US - 25/08/2026 (August 25th 2026) Other Editions: Dust Jacket Edition Slipcase Edition Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) About Clover Press present the 8th book in their ongoing Marvel artbook series that highlights the work of artists that have worked at the studio in high quality hardcover books. Focusing this time on the artwork of Mike Del Mundo, readers will get to pore over 200 pages of his work at Marvel Comics, including pieces feature Spider-Man, Elektra and X-Men. Categories Tags Based On: #MarvelComics #MikeDelMundo Series: #Marvel Publisher: #CloverPress Platform: #Comics Genre: #SuperHero

May 4th 2026 Final Fantasy XVI fans had the chance to revisit Valisthea with two DLCs for the game, Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide, expanding the epic story and adding more characters and locations to its world. Two years later, some of the artwork that helped shape them has arrived in the game’s second artbook, The Art of Final Fantasy XVI: Echoes of the Rising Tide. Released by Square Enix Books on May 5th 2026, the 96-page book acts as an expansion itself to the release for the base game in The Art of Final Fantasy XVI, aimed at those wanting more Final Fantasy art on their shelf. A copy has joined the collection here, so I can give my thoughts on the new release. Build Quality The Art of Final Fantasy XVI: Echoes of the Rising Tide comes as a 22cm x 30.2cm hardcover, but is thinner that most artbooks due to having just 96 pages. I appreciate sticking to a hardcover despite this, which means that it still matches the previous volume. It comes with a dustjacket too, with an illustration underneath of Clive and Joshua on a black cover, a nice touch for those that like to take them off when reading. The paper and print quality are both excellent as you would expect, and being a smaller book, the binding has no issues either. This is all good news, so buyers won’t have to worry about quality or its long-term preservation. Content Things are less positive inside for me personally, as although the art on show is fantastic, what was chosen to be included left me wanting. It is broken down into four main chapters; Key Art, Echoes of the Fallen, The Rising Tide, and Other to round off the book, each with a mix of content to cover what was added to the game. The artwork itself is superb, which will come as no surprise to fans of the series. Kazuya Takahashi gets the spotlight in a lot of the book, particularly in the ‘Key Art’ chapter that features his stunning character pieces. Each of these uses rough brush strokes to convey detail and blend colours together in a unique way for his standout style. Other art throughout is also great, from frame-worthy environments, to costume concepts that convey their design in simpler art styles. If you’re looking for more Final Fantasy XVI artwork after enjoying what came before, you won’t be disappointed. For me though, what they choose to include and the size of the book, is more of an issue. Although the ‘Key Art’ chapter starts the book on a high, when you get into the art for the playable world of the DLC itself, it feels lacking because you can’t help but feel that they are holding back on sharing more. The environment art is the strongest for the game itself, providing a look at incredibly detailed locations and assets, such as the below for The Surge in Mysidia, making these spreads a highlight of the book for me. Character art, like the book that came before, is again disappointing. This is because while shown in different styles, it’s all of the final designs that you see in the game and presented loose on a blank background. While some look incredible, such as the Leviathan, there is very little shown, with characters like Famiel and Shula, as well as the enemies, getting only a single spread or image. It’s a shame, because there is no reason not to share more, especially given that they could have made the book bigger than 96 pages to accommodate a more interesting look at what they created. The ‘Other’ chapter has similar issues, giving a look at a new costume for Clive, Joshua, and Jill, again all final designs that take up a lot of space that could have been used to show more. The spread of swords and icons feels like filler, as these are what you see in the game anyway, leaving me thinking about other books that clearly struggle to fit everything into hundreds of pages, while this one does little with 96. A page of character signatures is different, which I appreciate, but I’d have rather seen more character and enemy art. The Art of Final Fantasy XVI: Echoes of the Rising Tide does end on a high though with a look at 15 pages of load screen as seen below, each with illustrations of locations from Valisthea. This is a large portion of the book, but with three to a page and how good they look, I’d have liked to see them printed larger across more pages, but even as it is, I like the inclusion a lot. If you’re hoping to read insights into the game, you won’t find that here, there isn’t even a foreword, introduction, or afterword, which is unusual for an artbook. This does mean that outside of the key art, this book adds very little to what you have already seen on screen when playing the game’s DLC. Ultimately, fans of the artwork for the game will find more to enjoy, but you will likely be left asking why they didn’t share more. Sometimes being left wanting is nice when you’ve had a lot of a good thing, except that here it’s because you’re left hungry. Credits Sadly, the art is not credited on the page, instead the artists are listed in the back of the book. Kazuya Takahashi’s key art does include his signature though, but elsewhere you won’t find this. There was certainly space to include artists credits, so it’s a bit of a let-down, however they have not been left out entirely. Use of Space It’s a very mixed bag with the page design, the key art gets the space it needs for a great showcase, but some of the environment art pages that would benefit from larger images to show their full details, are left with less breathing room. Ignoring the fact that the book could up its page count to include more artwork, more pages would also benefit some of what is already in the book. At the very least a reorganization would have helped to give everything more space. There are other spreads with a single key art or an environment piece that look wonderful though, showing off the smaller details with the colours popping of the page. There is minimal image loss in the centre fold as well that helps make these images shine as they should. Value The Art of Final Fantasy XVI: Echoes of the Rising Tide comes with an RRP of $24.99/ £23.99, which is lower for an artbook due to the size. At full price, it’s a little hard to recommend unless you’re a die-hard Final Fantasy fan. This is especially the case now, as you can find The Art of Final Fantasy XVI for a similar price which has over 300 pages, the good news though, is that discounts are already available. Using Amazon as I always do for consistency, you can pick up the book on the week of its release for $23.29 / £19.19, which will of course fluctuate. The US price is still maybe a little high in my opinion, but in the UK it is slightly easier to recommend. It’s at a price point that I wouldn’t tell you to rush out and grab a copy for, but you likely wouldn’t regret the decision either. A discount is definitely recommended given the size and it not giving you a real peak behind the scenes. Verdict The Art of Final Fantasy XVI: Echoes of the Rising Tide delivers artwork that is a joy to see printed at this quality in a book. However, the team didn’t make effective use of the space inside, nor does the book give you a look at the alternate and unused concepts that you find in most video game artbooks. Given the beauty and scope of the game and its DLC, I closed this volume knowing there is almost certainly a huge amount of interesting concepts and illustrations of early ideas that will be left unseen, despite having the perfect opportunity to share some in an artbook. Fans will still find art to enjoy here, but those that have other artbooks in their collection may be confused as to why they didn’t make the most of this release. If you’re a fan of Final Fantasy XVI, Echoes of the Fallen, and The Rising Tide, and would still like a copy of the book, or want to add it to your wishlist, you can do so below; Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #SquareEnix #SquareEnixBooks #FinalFantasy #FinalFantasyXVI

Book Details ISBN: 978-1506756028 Publisher: Dark Horse Books Page Count: 208 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 01/12/2026 (December 1st 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) About Get lost in the bleak world of war machines and endless war through incredible artwork in The Art of The Forever Winter. This 208-page hardcover from Dark Horse Books in partnership with the game's developer Fun Dog Studios gives player a look at the concept art and 3D models that helped create the striking visuals. This is the perfect book for Scavengers looking to experience its world after putting down the controller, providing a look at the characters, weapons, gear, enemies, environments, and storyboards. As well as all of this, the talented team give written insights, adding more details about The Forever Winter was created. Preview Categories Tags Based On: #TheForeverWinter Series: #TheForeverWinter Publisher: #DarkHorse Studio: #FunDogStudios Platform: #PC #PlayStation #PS5 #Xbox #XboxSeriesS #XboxSeriesX Genre: #Horror #Survival #Multiplayer #ThirdPersonShooter

Book Details ISBN: 978-1915992222 Publisher: 3dtotal Page Count: 152 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 17/02/2026 (February 17th 2026) Other Editions: N/A Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) About This artbook is a showcase of the art from concept artist and illustrator, Ramón Nuñez, also known as RamonN90, with skills and tips too. The book is published by 3dtotal and is being crowdfunded through Kickstarter. Get a dive into the history and process of RamonN90, which goes back as far as his childhood, through to working as an artist for large companies. The Art of RamonN90: Life in Every Sketch will also included some tips for not just creating art, but also for overcoming block, dealing with burnout and more. Categories Tags Based On: #RamonN90 Series: #RamonN90 Publisher: #3dtotal Studio: N/A Platform: #Artist Genre: N/A

Book Details ISBN: TBC Publisher: Lost in Cult Page Count: 200+ Format: Softcover Publication Date: Q1 2027 Other Editions: Deluxe Edition About Faith: Design Works from Lost in Cult gives fans a look at the development the three part game that became Faith: The Unholy Trilogy from Airdorf Games. The 200+ page hardcover explores the 8-bit style release that began in 2017, following priest John Ward in the 1980's Satanic Panic. The book is authored by Steven Nguyen Scaife who shares insights for the games through the hours of interviews he had with the team, along with notebook pages and artwork. Learn about how the ideas and game came to life, from early beginnings and first release, to its launch as The Unholy Trilogy. A limited Deluxe Edition came with a presentation box, a slipcase, a rotoscope booklet, lenticular art cards, and a cassette tape. Preview Categories Tags Based On: #Faith Series: #DesignWorks Publisher: #LostInCult Studio: #NewBloodInteractive #AirdorfGames Platform: #PC #Nintendo #Switch #Xbox #XboxSeriesS #XboxSeriesX Genre: #Horror #Survival

Book Details ISBN: 978-1951757434 Publisher: Clover Press Page Count: 216 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 31/07/2026 (July 31st 2026) Other Editions: Dust Jacket Edition Slipcase Edition Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) About Clover Press present the 7th book in their ongoing series that highlights Marvel artists in high quality hardcover books. Focusing on the incredible artwork of Tyler Kirkham, fans will get 200 pages of his work at Marvel Comics, including on iconic characters such as Spider-Man, the X-Men, Venom, Moon Knight, Carnage, and more. Categories Tags Based On: #MarvelComics #TylerKirkham #CaptainAmerica Series: #Marvel Publisher: #CloverPress Platform: #Comics Genre: #SuperHero

May 1st 2026 A new Artbook News Roundup is now live on The Artbook Collector YouTube channel, with a lot of new books to highlight from the last month! The roundups share a an overview of the stories reported here, with the full details found in the original articles in the News section of the site. This month was the fist that came with no delays, but also 14 new book reveals to share for collectors to get excited about. It wasn't all good news though, as it was impossible not to address the Marvel Studios layoffs. Some highlights in the video are the following books; The Art of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, The Fifth Element: A Visual Retrospective, Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday - The Art of the Movie, Marvel Cosmic Invasion: The Art of the Game, and The Art of KPop Demon Hunters. Check out the video below below and feel free to leave feedback! The Marvel Art of Tyler Kirkham was delayed as the video went live, which will be shared in the next Roundup. Any other news missed out in a video will be shared in the following month and you can reach out if there is any news in the 'Art of' book world that you think should be included too. You can contact me here, social media, or in the comments on YouTube. To find more future artbook releases, visit the Upcoming page for an up-to-date list of what is coming. Happy collecting! Tags; #TitanBooks #Marvel #MarvelStudios #InsightEditions #CloverPress #AvengersDoomsday #UdonEntertainment #KPopDemonHunters #AssassinsCreed #DarkHorse

May 1st 2026 On the The Artbook Collector YouTube channel this week, we head back in time, to both 2012 for the book, but the also American Revolution for the game, with The Art of Assassin's Creed III! Titan Books and Ubisoft teamed for the first time on the Assassin's Creed series with this artbook, which led many more releases for the future games. Amazingly, it is still available to buy as well, with new copies readily sold online. The 144-page hardcover highlights the concept art behind Connor's adventure taking on the Templars. Inside is the concept art for characters, locations, weapons, ships, and the modern day setting. The artwork for the games has always been exceptional, with the character art capturing the style of classic portrait paintings, but with a modern flair. The environment art captures the feel of a place, as opposed to just showing static and lifeless landscapes and buildings. A lot of work goes into the historical research of the series, which in this case is 18th-centrury Colonial America, but capturing that history artwork, and later in the game, is always impressively done. Assassin’s Creed III from Ubisoft is an open-world adventure game set during the American Revolution. It follows Connor, a half-Mohawk, half-British warrior that hopes to protect his people caught in the fight between Assassins and Templars. The game takes players to cities, including Boston and New York, the frontier wilderness, and out to sea for naval combat. The game was released on October 30th 2012 and was a another commercial success for the series, selling over 3.5 million copies in its first week, 7 million within a month, and more than 12 million copies worldwide within a few months. The next game for the series is Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, which is getting its own artbook, with The Art of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced coming July 14th 2026. If you enjoyed the preview of The Art of Assassin's Creed III, you can order a copy for your own collection here; Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #TitanBooks #AssassinsCreed #Ubisoft

Book Details ISBN: 978-1781164259 Publisher: Titan Books Page Count: 144 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 30/10/2012 (October 30th 2012) Other Editions: Limited Edition Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) About Ubisoft took their Assassin's Creed franchise into the 18th Century, with it's story taking place in The American Revolutionary War, providing a new backdrop for the art team to get to work on. The Art of Assassin's Creed III showcases the artwork they created, released as a hardcover by Titan Books. It covers the characters, costumes, weapons and environments, giving fans a look at the early concepts for the game. Preview Categories Tags Based On: #AssassinsCreedIII Series: #AssassinsCreed Publisher: #TitanBooks Studio: #Ubisoft Platform: #PlayStation #PC #PS3 #Xbox #Xbox360 Genre: #Action #Adventure

April 30th 2026 *Update 30/04/2026 The Marvel Art of Tyler Kirkham has just been delayed to July 21st, the second time the book has been pushed just a month before release. Original unedited story below. It's time again to look forward to what is coming over the next month as April bows out with just a couple of artbook releases. May picks things up with 6 new titles to look forward to with a variety of styles you can fill your shelves with! 5th - The Art of Star Trek: Lower Decks IDW Publishing and CBS have teamed up to release this 192-page hardcover look at the animated show Star Trek: Lower Decks, giving reader a peak at the art that helped bring the crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos to life. The Art of Star Trek: Lower Decks features early artwork, final designs, and creator insights as seen in the previews below. This is the third artbook from IDW in a run that saw the release of SpongeBob SquarePants: The Art of an Undersea World in March and The Art of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on Aril 14th. This new book comes with an RRP of $50/ £45 and can be ordered below. Buy Here (US) / Buy Here (UK) 5th - The Art of Final Fantasy XVI: Echoes of the Rising Tide Square Enix epanded the world of Final Fantasy XVI with two DLCs, Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide, giving players more sinnk their teeth into. Fans that enjoyed the addtional content can son get a look at the artwork behing it with The Art of Final Fantasy XVI: Echoes of the Rising Tide. The 92-page hardcover also acts as an extension in itself to a look at the base game in The Art of Final Fantasy XVI. and like that will feature art for the characters, enemies, locations, along with illustrations as well. Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) 26th - The Art of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty After multiple setbacks that have seen this book delayed by almost an entire year, The Art of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty will finally give fans in the West a look at the art and character profiles behind the fantasy RPG from Team NINJA. The book was originally released in Japanese by Kadokawa in 2023 as a 192-page softcover, but the English translated edition from Udon Entertainment will be a hardcover, an improvement for the preservation of the book. Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) 26th - The Marvel Art of Tyler Kirkham Clover Press are back with their 7th entry in the 'Marvel Art of' series that highlights artists work on Marvel Comics in high quality hardcover books. After another hugley successful Kickstarter campaign, The Marvel Art of Tyler Kirkham is comign to retailers and features over 200 pages of Kirkham's art, including his work on Spider-Man, the X-Men, Venom, Moon Knight, and more. Clover Press shared a look at the book on social media, seen below. Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) 26th - The Art of Toy Story 5 The animation classic returns in 2026, but not before the artwork of the movie is share in The Art of Toy Story 5. It continues the long running tradition of Chronicle Books and Pixar giving fans a look at the artwork for their movies, which is always full of personality and charm. The artbooks are always worth checking out due to their high quality and reasonable pricing! There is still no cover art, so hopefully it is just being revealed late and the book is not being delayed. Buy Here (US) / Buy Here (UK) 26th - Shovel Knight: Ultimate Design Works Udon Entertainment has a second release in May, this time with another re-release for an older artbook, but with some updates. Shovel Knight: Ultimate Design Works takes the original Design Works book from 2017 and upgrades it to a hardcover, along with adding more than 100 pages of art, covering all of Yacht Club's Shovel Knight games, rather than just the first release. The original is a fantastic look at the early sketches and designs of the 2D sidescroller's enemies, bosses, levels, and more, so this will likely be a release well worth adding to your shelf, whether you missed out before, would like to see more art, or prefer hardcovers. Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) Updates for these books will be reported as they happen, with more future artbook releases found on the Upcoming page! Tags; #IDWPublishing #StarTrekLowerDecks #CloverPress #Marvel #Disney #UdonEntertainment #ChronicleBooks #ToyStory #MarvelComics

April 30th 2026 Lost in Cult continue to announce new entries in their Design Works series, with another revealed today with the full details of Faith: Design Works, after teasing the book earlier in the year. The upcoming book is coming early in 2027 and is made in partnership with the developer Airdorf Games and its publisher New Blood Interactive, giving players a look at the creation of the 3 part game that together makes Faith: The Unholy Trinity. It was teased on social media for the games anniversary in January, but now it has been officially unveiled and pre-orders for the 200+ page book are live on the Lost in Cult website. Faith: Design Works is authored by Steve Nguyen Scaife who guides readers through the history of the 8-bit horror game's development. It includes insights from the team at Aidorf Games from his hours of interviews with them, highlighting how the story of priest John Ward came to be. From its early beginnings and influences, to the release of Faith in 2017 and games eventually becoming Faith: The Unholy Trinity, this is the ultimate deep dive for fans of the retro horror hit. It comes in a faux leather softcover and approximately 200 pages, including foil coloured printing on the cover and black edged pages. The preview pages seen in this article are not final, but they give you a taste of what to expect from Lost in Cult's team. As consistent as ever, there isn't just a Standard Edition available, as the Design Works series again offers a Deluxe Edition for those wanting some extras. Faith: Design Works Deluxe Edition can be ordered until the end of June and comes with the standard edition, as well as the following; Red bookcloth slipcase with black foil blocking Presentation box with foiling and debossed cross Rotoscope booklet with bespoke double wrap-around cover and tracing paper overlays Cassette tape with Maltese Cross packaging and foiled details Lenticular art cards x3 A signed edition is also available and limited to 500 copies. Faith: The Unholy Trinity is a retro-style horror game that combines pixel visuals with creepy audio and storytelling to lose players in an atmospheric experience. Set in the 1980s, it follows Father John Ward as he confronts demonic possession and occult forces with exorcisms that spiral out of control. Using psychological dread through simple mechanics, eery soundscapes and its presentation, it builds tension to keep players engaged. The three-part series was released as a complete trilogy in 2022, gaining a cult following for its unique style. A trailer for Faith: Design Works can be seen below that was posted on YouTube. Lost in Cult also revealed Cult of the Lamb: Design Works in April, making this another entry in the rapidly growing series of books. To get an idea of what to expect, you can read my review of Ultros: Design Works Deluxe Edition. More in the Design Works series to check out; Cocoon: Design Works Alan Wake: Design Works Animal Well: Design Works VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works Outer Wilds: Design Works Mouthwashing: Design Works Mundaun: Design Works Tunic: Design Works Amnesia: Design Works Citizen Sleeper 2: Design Works Any updates for Faith: Design Works will be shared here and head to their website to order a copy here. Tags; #Faith #LostInCult #DesignWorks #AirdorfGames #NewBloodInteractive

April 27th 2026 Skydance Animation are set to release their new animated movie Swapped on May 1st, introducing us to their new fantasy creatures and world. Not satisfied with showcasing the wonderful visuals in the final release, they have also partnered with Titan Books to give viewers a look at the designs that brought them to life in a new artbook, The Art & Making of Swapped. The hardcover book arrives a month after the movie, with a publication date of June 16th, and comes the painterly cover art seen above. It will feature 192 pages of concept art, 3D models, and insights for the upcoming animation, giving readers an inside look at how the talented artists help craft Pookoo, Javan, and Boogle, as well as the rest of the cast and the colourful locations of The Valley it takes place in. This is a book that animation fans can get excited for, because this isn't the first time that Skydance Animation and Titan Books have released a book together. WondLa: The Art & Making of the Limited Series was released in December 2025 and was a fantastic release, matching the quality found in the Pixar and Disney Animation artbook series that have been going for a very long time. You can read about that book and get an idea of what to expect from this upcoming release in my review. Swapped follows Pookoo, a small otter-like creature voiced by Michael B. Jordan, who switches bodies with an exotic fantasy bird called Javan, voiced by Juno Temple. These natural adversaries have to learn to work together in their goal to find the magical plant that can swap them back. They must survive The Valley and the dangers it brings, all while learning to use a body that is completely alien to them, as well as things about each other. The movie will be available May 1st on Netflix and is directed by Nathan Greno, who previously worked on other animated movies, including as a co-director on Tangled. Any future updates for The Art & Making of Swapped will be shared here, as well as a review when the book arrives June 14th. The books can be pre-ordered for your collection now using the links below. Buy Here / Buy Here (UK) Tags; #Netflix #SkydanceAnimation #Swapped #TitanBooks

April 28th 2026 Back in 2021, Future Press released a look at the artwork and development insights behind Remedy's critical hit game, Control. It didn't take long for 'The Art & Making of Control' to sell out though, making it a book that many have been hoping would make a return in the years since. That news came today as a reprint has been revealed and can already be ordered to celebrate the book publisher's 25th anniversary. The Art & Making of Control features 384 pages of artwork and renders for the paranormal action title, covering the base game and both expansions, Foundation and AWE. It comes in a slipcase too, along with a folder of 3 Art Cards, the kind of features typically found in special editions. Through the insights and visuals from the team at Remedy, readers can get lost in the Oldest House once again, as well as the characters, weapons, Hiss, VFX, and more. It's the ultimate companion to the game and became highly sought after for its quality and rarity. The announcement came on social media, where the publisher acknowledged that the original 2021 book was out of print shortly after release and has been highly requested by fans since. This came as great news to many and the book was immediately available to order on Future Press' website, but this is where the problems begin. The website became overwhelmed with traffic and failed to load, causing error pages and crashes. I can speak to this first hand as I spent almost 4 hours with pages not working, PayPal failing to load, and the checkout stuck trying to calculate the shipping cost, only for it to say the book was no longer available. Others faired better and managed to get copies secured after the long wait times. Future Press did post on social media and say they had enough stock for orders throughout the week and to try again tomorrow, but the launch has been more than a little frustrating for many trying to get a copy. This was mixed messaging though, as when announcing the book they stated,"...we’re delighted to give more fans of Control the chance to own it. This is a limited reprint though, so it might not last very long.". It's clear that interested fans will want to act fast to order copies as they become available again throughout the week, before the book sells out and can only be bought for very high prices on second-hand markets again. Control is a supernatural action game from Remedy Entertainment, that follows Jesse Faden as she explored the surreal building the Oldest House, the location of Federal Bureau of Control. The shape-shifting building is full of the Hiss, a mysterious and deadly force she must take on while searching for her brother. The game was praised for its third-person action that combines weapons with telekinetic abilities, alongside its unique approach to storytelling. Control went on to sell over 5 million copies worldwide by 2025 and was a critical success. A sequel, Control Resonant, is due out sometime in 2026. Any updates on The Art & Making of Control will be reported here and you can find the book on the Future Press website below; Buy Here Tags; #FuturePress #Control #RemedyEntertainment