“Not an AE” Index

Reduced size, foreign, portfolios.

Welcome to the former Reduced Size Artist’s Edition Format and Portfolio Index. This page is a companion to our main Index, focusing on books and portfolios printing original art at a size smaller than the original art it presents. Foreign language books will also be included here since I can’t determine the original art size for most.

Updated May 20, 2020. Consider this a work in progress that, most likely, will never be a complete listing.

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Abrams

The Art of the Simon And Kirby Studio

Includes artwork photographed from the original art in Joe Simon’s private archive and showcases the seminal work of Simon and Kirby and their artistry as it has never been seen before. Review.

Andrews McMeel

Exploring Calvin and Hobbes An Exhibition Catalogue cover

Exploring Calvin and Hobbes: An Exhibition Catalogue

Includes original Watterson art from the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum 2014 exhibit. Review.

  • Publication Date: March 11, 2015
  • ISBN: 978-1-44946-036-5
  • Diamond Item Code: DEC141866
  • 11″ x 8.5″
  • 160 pages
  • Solicitation
  • Editor: Jenny E. Robb
  • Production: none listed
  • Design: none listed
  • $19.99 USD
  • Order online: Amazon

Dargaud

Mister Blueberry Édition Noir Et Blanc

Includes Blueberry Volume 24. Review.

  • Publication Date: April 12, 2015
  • ISBN/EAN: 978-2-20507-527-4
  • Diamond Item Code: None
  • 12″ x 16″
  • 48 pages
  • 19,99 €
  • Solicitation
  • Editor: None credited
  • Production: None credited
  • Design: None credited
  • Order Online: Amazon.fr, Amazon.ca

Ombres Sur Tombstone Édition Noir Et Blanc

Includes Blueberry Volume 25. Review.

  • Publication Date: April 12, 2015
  • ISBN/EAN: 978-2-20507-528-1
  • Diamond Item Code: None
  • 12″ x 16″
  • 48 pages
  • 19,99 €
  • Solicitation
  • Editor: None credited
  • Production: None credited
  • Design: None credited
  • Order Online: Amazon.fr, Amazon.ca

Geronimo L’Apache Édition Noir Et Blanc

Geronimo L'Apache cover

Includes Blueberry Volume 26. Review.

  • Publication Date: December 02, 2016
  • ISBN/EAN: 978-2-20507-629-5
  • Diamond Item Code: None
  • 12″ x 16″
  • 56 pages
  • 19,99 €
  • Solicitation
  • Editor: None credited
  • Production: None credited
  • Design: None credited
  • Order Online: Amazon.fr, Amazon.ca

OK Corral Édition Noir Et Blanc

OK Corral cover

Includes Blueberry Volume 27.

  • Publication Date: December 02, 2016
  • ISBN/EAN: 978-2-20507-630-1
  • Diamond Item Code: None
  • 12″ x 16″
  • 56 pages
  • 19,99 €
  • Solicitation
  • Editor: None credited
  • Production: None credited
  • Design: None credited
  • Order Online: Amazon.fr, Amazon.ca

Dust Édition Noir Et Blanc

Dust Edition Noir Et Blanc cover

Includes Blueberry Volume 27.

  • Publication Date: December 01, 2017
  • ISBN/EAN: 978-2-20507-743-8
  • Diamond Item Code: None
  • 12″ x 16″
  • 72 pages
  • 19,99 €
  • Solicitation
  • Editor: None credited
  • Production: None credited
  • Design: None credited
  • Order Online: Amazon.fr, Amazon.ca

Fantagraphics

Wallace Wood Presents Shattuck Original Art Edition

Includes the complete Shattuck stip. Review.

Flesk

Hellboy: Into The Silent Sea Studio Edition

The script, preliminary roughs, reference photos, completed pencil drawings and finished inks are all shared and discussed. The pencil drawings, many of which have never been seen before by the public, provide insight not only for the student but also for any fan who enjoys lavishly reproduced comic art. Review.

  • Publication Date: June 13, 2018
  • ISBN: 978-1-64041-004-6
  • Diamond Item Code: MAR181670
  • 10” x 13”
  • 144 pages
  • $50 USD
  • Solicitation
  • Editor: John Fleskes
  • Production: John Fleskes, Katherine Chu
  • Design: Gary Gianni, John Fleskes
  • Order Online: eBay

The Nexus Chronicles

Includes the original art for eight of The Dude’s favourite creations, including Nexus: Wages of Sin #1 and Next Nexus #1, both of which are shown with their pencil and finished inked forms facing one another to highlight the process. Nexus #50 and the rarely seen eight-page “All in Sundra” are reproduced from their inked originals. Also featured is the previously unpublished Nexus #99 in pencil form and the fully painted Sundra story “When She Was Young,” and more. Review.

  • Publication Date: August 03, 2016
  • ISBN: 978-1-93386-576-8
  • Diamond Item Code: DEC151372
  • 9” x 12”
  • 304 pages
  • $49.99 USD
  • Solicitation
  • Editor: John Fleskes
  • Production: None credited
  • Design: None credited
  • Order Online: Amazon, eBay

IDW

David Mazzucchelli’s Daredevil: Born Again Artisan Edition

The Artist’s Edition at a reduced size.

Dave Stevens The Rocketeer Artisan Edition cover

Dave Stevens’ The Rocketeer Artisan Edition

The Artist’s Edition at a reduced size.

  • Publication Date: March 01, 2017
  • ISBN: 978-1-63140-938-7
  • Diamond Item Code: DEC160606
  • 8” x 12”
  • 140 pages
  • $39.99 USD
  • Solicitation
  • Editor: Scott Dunbier
  • Production: Scott Dunbier
  • Design: Randall Dahlk
  • Order Online: eBay
Doug Wildeys Rio The Complete Saga cover

Doug Wildey’s Rio: The Complete Saga

This book presents all of Wildey’s published Rio stories, as well as two never-before-released graphic novellas. Review.

  • Publication Date: June 20, 2012
  • ISBN: 978-1-61377-210-2
  • Diamond Item Code: MAR120394
  • 8” x 12”
  • 288 pages
  • $49.99 USD
  • Solicitation
  • Editor: Scott Dunbier
  • Production: Scott Dunbier
  • Design: Randall Dahlk
  • Order online: Amazon, Indigo

Jack Kirby Pencils And Inks Artisan Edition

This book presents Kirby’s art in a new and unprecedented way, as side-by-side examples of his work, both in PENCIL and INK! Three Key first issues are showcased: The Demon #1, Kamandi #1 and Omac #1, along with a number of additional pieces presented. Review.

Jack Kirby’s Fantastic Four Artisan Edition

The Artist’s Edition at a reduced size.

  • Publication Date: August 26, 2020 (solicited for April 2020)
  • ISBN: 978-1-68405-631-6
  • Diamond Item Code: MAY190670
  • 8” x 12”
  • 176 pages
  • $39.99 USD
  • Solicitation
  • Editor: Scott Dunbier
  • Production: Scott Dunbier
  • Design: Randall Dahlk
  • Order Online: Things From Another World

James Cameron’s The Abyss Artisan Edition: Adapted by Michael W. Kaluta

The Abyss in our Artisan Edition format, presented with the same exacting quality standards as our award-winning Artist’s Edition series, just at a smaller (and more manageable!) size. Nearly every page has been scanned from M.W. Kaluta’s incredible original art in full color.

Roy G. Krenkel: Father of Heroic Fantasy – A Centennial Celebration

Many of Krenkles works-what he calls his “Doodles,” and while many of Roy’s doodles were simple drawings, many were finished illustrations done for the pure pleasure of creating art. Most of the images in this book are published here for the very first time and nearly all have been painstakingly scanned from the original art. Review.

Stan Sakai Usagi Yojimbo: The Complete Grasscutter Artist Select

Includes the Grasscutter epics (Usagi Yojimbo issues 13-22, 39-45) in their entirety. Each interior page has been scanned from Stan Sakai’s personal archives and is printed “Artist’s Edition” style. Each copy has a bound-in signature plate signed by Sakai and is part of a numbered edition of 999. Review.

  • Publication Date: December 2019
  • ISBN 978-1-68405-660-6
  • 9″ x 13″
  • 464 pages, slipcased hardcover
  • $150 USD
  • Solicitation
  • Editor: Scott Dunbier
  • Production: Scott Dunbier
  • Design: Shawn Lee
  • Order online: IDW

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Artisan Edition

This book reproduces all the original art to the first issue, and also collecting all the layouts (also hand drawn) by the creators of what has been called this generation’s Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. Rounding out the volume is an extensive gallery of other TMNT images, also scanned directly from the original art. Review.

Wally Woods EC Stories Artisan Edition cover

Wally Wood’s EC Stories Artisan Edition

The Artist’s Edition at a reduced size.

  • Publication Date: July 22, 2015
  • ISBN: 978-1-63140-328-6
  • Diamond Item Code: FEB150412
  • 8” x 12”
  • 152 pages
  • $49.99 USD
  • Solicitation
  • Editor: Scott Dunbier
  • Production: Scott Dunbier
  • Design: Randall Dahlk
  • Order Online: Amazon.com, Amazon.ca

Walter Simonson’s The Mighty Thor Artisan Edition

The Artist’s Edition at a reduced size.

Lo Scarabeo

Morbus Gravis Deluxe Edition cover

Morbus Gravis Deluxe Edition

Includes Druuna’s first collected story.

  • Publication Date: January 15, 2020
  • ISBN 978-88-6527-644-0
  • Diamond Item Code: SEP198623
  • 12″ x 17″
  • 80 pages
  • $77.99 USD
  • Solicitation
  • Order Online: Forbidden Planet

Marvel

Ditko Is…Amazing! King-Size

Includes Ditko’s original artwork from Amazing Fantasy 15.

Portfolios

Bernie Wrightson’s The Muck Monster: Artist’s Edition Portfolio

Includes The Muck Monster from Eerie 68. Review.

  • Publication Date: April 08, 2012
  • ISBN 8277140035980
  • Diamond Item Code: MAY120370
  • 15″ x 22″
  • 7 plates
  • $29.99 USD
  • Solicitation
  • Editor: Scott Dunbier
  • Production: Scott Dunbier
  • Design: Randall Dahlk
  • Order online: eBay

Cerebus Archive Number One

Includes the ten earliest pages in the Cerebus archive. Review.

Cerebus Archive Number Five

Includes the ten earliest pages of Jaka’s first story pages. Review.

EC The Covers Portfolio Artist’s Edition

Features 8 classic EC Covers: Crime Suspenstories #22, Tales from the Crypt #46, Weird Fantasy #15, Weird Science-Fantasy #29, Haunt of Fear #20, Two-Fisted Tales #25, Weird Fantasy #21, and Incredible Science Fiction #33. Review.

  • Publication Date: January 08, 2014
  • ISBN: 8827714006186
  • Diamond Item Code: OCT138171
  • 15″ x 22″
  • 8 plates
  • $50 USD
  • Solicitation
  • Editor: Scott Dunbier
  • Production: Scott Dunbier
  • Design: Randall Dahlk
  • Order Online: eBay

Gabriel Rodriguez’s Locke & Key: Artist’s Edition Portfolio

Includes covers and interiors from Locke & Key. Review.

  • Publication Date: May 07, 2014
  • ISBN: 827714006148
  • Diamond Item Code: JAN140507
  • 10″ x 15″
  • 12 plates
  • $39.99 USD
  • Solicitation
  • Editor: Chris Ryall
  • Production: Chris Ryall
  • Design: Robbie Robbins, Randall Dahlk
  • Order Online: eBay

Gabriel Rodriguez’ Locke & Key Artist’s Edition Covers Portfolio

Includes covers from four series. Review.

Michael Golden’s G.I. Joe Yearbook: Artist’s Edition Portfolio

Includes G.I. Joe Yearbook #2 complete main story, lettered and unlettered. Review.

  • Publication Date: May 08, 2013
  • ISBN: 827714004175
  • Diamond Item Code: NOV120380
  • 12″ x 17″
  • 22 plates
  • $40 USD
  • Solicitation
  • Editor: Scott Dunbier
  • Production: Scott Dunbier
  • Design: Randall Dahlk
  • Order Online: eBay

Neal Adams’ Thrillkill: Artist’s Edition Portfolio

Includes the complete 8 page story from Creepy. Review.

  • Publication Date: August 08 2012
  • UPC 82771400360400111
  • Diamond Item Code: MAY120371
  • 12″ x 17″
  • 8 plates
  • $29.99 USD
  • Solicitation
  • Editor: Scott Dunbier
  • Production: Scott Dunbier
  • Design: Randall Dahlk
  • Order Online: eBay

Russ Heath’s Yellow Heat Artist’s Edition Portfolio

Includes the complete eight page story from Vampirella. Review.

Wally Wood T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents Artist’s Edition Portfolio

Includes various T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents material. Review.

Walter Simonson’s Lawnmower Man: Artist’s Edition Portfolio

Includes The Lawnmower Man from Bizarre Adventures 29. Review.

Walter Simonson’s Ragnarök Artist’s Edition Portfolio

Includes all twelve covers from the first series, regular and variants. Review.

  • Publication Date: September 2015
  • ISBN 827714010060 
  • Diamond Item Code: Convention Exclusive
  • 10″ x 15″
  • 12 plates
  • $40 USD
  • Solicitation
  • Print Run: 250
  • Editor: Scott Dunbier
  • Production: Scott Dunbier
  • Design: Shawn Lee, Randall Dahlk
  • Order online: eBay