For the Real Page-Turners:
Crisis on Infinite Earths Box Set
Join the Justice League, the Justice Society, the All-Star Squadron, Infinity Inc., Superman, Green Lantern and countless other heroes as they give their all to save the DC Universe in this epic 14 volume box set! [DC Comics, $500]
The Dark Crystal:Age of Resistance — Inside the Epic Return to Thra
Discover how Jim Henson’s Creature
Shop, legendary character and costume designer Brian Froud and director Louis Leterrier brought Thra and its characters to life alongside the artists and puppeteers who are continuing the legacy of the original film. [Insight Editions, $50]
Dragon Ball:A Visual History
The definitive journey through the artwork of one of the most influential and popular manga series of all time — featuring stunning full-color artwork, exclusive creator commentary from Akira Toriyama, and rarely-seen sketches. [VIZ Media, $35]
Marc Davis in His Own Words: Imagineering the Disney Theme Parks
This two-volume set includes more than 1,500 Imagineering archives pieces from the ‘60s-’80s (most never before published). For the first time, the park pioneer’s design theories and stories of working with Walt are featured in his own words, as recorded during hours upon hours of interviews by author Chris Merritt. Oscar winner Pete Docter is co-author. [Disney Editions, $150]
Marvel:The Golden Age 1939-1949
Five Marvel milestones! Three sovereign super heroes! One exclusive collection! Including a facsimile of the extremely rare Marvel Comics #1! Selected & introduced by Roy Thomas. [The Folio Society/Marvel Comics, $225]
The Queens of Animation:The Untold Story of the Women Who Transformed the World of Disney and Made Cinematic History
As the influence of Walt Disney Studios grew — and while battling sexism, domestic abuse and workplace intimidation — the women profiled in these pages infiltrated the “boy’s club,” tackled new technologies, created amazing art and fought to transform the way female characters are depicted. Based on extensive interviews and exclusive access to archival and personal documents, bestselling author Nathalia Holt, Ph.D. reveals the vital contributions made by these pioneering figures, from Disney’s Golden Age to the record-shattering Frozen, Disney’s first woman-directed feature. [Little, Brown & Co., $30]