Hey Kids! Comics! Autumn Albums
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Below are some comic and cartoon books scheduled for September 2025 release (or so).
Images and links from a variety of publishers and outlets,
though ordering through your local comic shop or independent book store is a good idea.
E Is for Edward A Centennial Celebration of the Mischievous Mind of Edward Gorey
E Is for Edward celebrates Edward Gorey as author, illustrator, humorist, playwright, printmaker, fabric artist, and stage designer, showcasing the vast array of material he created between 1953 and his death in 2000. Curated by Gregory Hischak, Director of The Edward Gorey House, the book is organized by major themes and topics that characterize Gorey’s work including hapless children, mutant menageries, the murder mystery, the ballet, sartorial elegance, stylized decor, and the many recurring motifs and latent symbolism that underlie these subjects. In addition, Hischak offers a look into the pages of the dozens of rarely-viewed notebooks kept by Gorey throughout his lifetime.
Illustrated with hundreds of original pieces of art and archival material, E Is for Edward is a must-have for every fan and the most comprehensive, in-depth exploration of Gorey’s art in more than a decade.
Hirschfeld’s Sondheim by David Leopold; Art by Al Hirschfeld
This first volume in a series of deluxe oversized 11 x 14-inch Hirschfeld poster books, Hirschfeld’s Sondheim, with an introduction by Bernadette Peters, and a foreword by Ben Brantley, contains more than 50 drawings of Sondheim and his musicals, plays and films, including 25 full page images that can be easily removed and put right on a wall. On the reverse side—rare, ancillary images from the Hirschfeld archives that are accompanied by revealing text by David Leopold, Hirschfeld’s archivist and now Creative Director of the Al Hirschfeld Foundation on how the shows and the drawings reflect the development of both artists.
All of Sondheim’s best–known works are included— West Side Story, Follies, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Sweeney Todd, Merrily We Roll Along, and Sunday in the Park with George—in 25 ready–to–frame, removable art prints. There are also previously unpublished works including a triple portrait of Sondheim, George Gershwin and Jerome Kern.
Hal Foster’s Prince Valiant Sketchbooks: An Illustrated Memoir: Volume 1 by Brian Kane; art by Hal Foster (review)
In the works for several years, Hal Foster’s Prince Valiant Sketchbooks: An Illustrated Memoir presents never-before-published Prince Valiant art by the strip’s legendary creator, Hal Foster, collected in a series of six annotated portfolio volumes. Part sketchbooks, part biography, part tutorial, part memoir—Hal Foster’s Prince Valiant Sketchbooks is an unprecedented look into Foster’s personal life and creative process during his final nine years on the strip. It’s also a fascinating look behind the curtains as Foster coached and interacted with his chosen successor: John Cullen Murphy. Produced with the full permission and participation of the Foster and Murphy families, this series is a testament to author and Prince Valiant historian Brian M. Kane’s research prowess and determination to bring Hal Foster’s creative process to light. This uniquely intimate view of Foster’s creative process is a long-awaited dream come true for Prince Valiant fans.
Posters for the People: Art of the WPA by Ennis Carter, Christopher DeNoon (reissue)
Arriving just in time for the 90th anniversary of the Federal Art Project, Posters for the People features nearly 500 of the best posters produced by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) during the 1930s and 1940s. The WPA employed hundreds of out-of-work artists to raise awareness about public issues and civic life. Today their posters are celebrated as iconic works of graphic design; they also provide timeless messages about the merits of hard work, good parenting, a clean house, and personal hygiene. Posters for the People was produced by the Social Impact Studios and is a project started in 2002 to preserve the legacy of these images. Some of the posters have been cataloged by the Library of Congress, but more than 25 percent are “new” and have never been published in book form. Complete with hundreds of beautifully reproduced images, Posters for the People is essential reading for artists, designers, collectors of Americana, and anyone interested in United States history.
Rip Haywire: Hard to Handle by Dan Thompson
In this action-packed volume, Rip takes on a new role: caregiver to baby Fireball! As he navigates the chaos of parenthood, Rip finds a way to blend adventure with diaper duty. From daring escapades to unexpected challenges, will our hero choose the comforts of being a stay-at-home dad, or will his thirst for adventure lead him into wild and wacky situations?
Packed with humor, heart, and a dash of danger, Rip Haywire: Hard to Handle promises to deliver laughs and thrills for readers of all ages.
Rip Haywire: Ghost Drifter by Dan Thompson
Join Rip Haywire for his 11th riotous adventure in the beloved syndicated comic strip by Dan Thompson! In this hilarious volume, watch Rip as he dives into strangers’ lives as a wandering drifter, all while on a wild quest to find his family. Packed with laughs, action, and unforgettable moments—don’t miss the fun!
If there’s Suspense, Danger, and Hilarity… you can be sure Rip Haywire is on the job!
Rip Haywire Big Trouble in Blood Curdling Pass! by Dan Thompson
Celebrate the 12th year of the hilarious adventures of Rip Haywire in this exciting volume. Join Rip as he plunges into increasingly bizarre and daring escapades, with every turn more hair-raising than the last. Packed with laughter, action, and unforgettable moments—this is a comic strip collection you won’t want to miss!
The Lexicon of Comicana by Mort Walker, edited by Brian Walker (new edition)
In a cartoon, what do you call the sweat drops shooting off a character’s head? Those are “Plewds.” What about when you see a character wagging their tongue out of their mouth? Oh, that’s a “Protusilation.” How about the lines coming off a freshly baked pie? That’s a “Waftarom.” This sort of playful comics nomenclature abounds in The Lexicon of Comicana, the revered 1980 cartooning handbook authored by Mort Walker, creator of the legendary daily comic strip Beetle Bailey.
Both a send-up of lofty how-to-draw books and a sincere and hilarious love letter to the art of drawing cartoons, the Lexicon is a joyously exhaustive cheat sheet to key comics visuals that has been referenced and treasured by generations of cartoonists.
Mort Walker’s Beetle Bailey: 75 Years of Smiles written and edited by Brian Walker
Beetle Bailey: 75 Years of Smiles is a coffee table retrospective commemorating Mort Walker’s long and dedicated commitment to cartooning, spotlighting the anniversary of his most popular and beloved creation. In addition to the 75 Sunday pages reproduced from color syndicate proofs, 135 daily and Sunday strips scanned from original artwork, and close to 200 additional images, this beautifully designed volume, impeccably researched and written by his son Brian, also includes rare photographs, historic debut character appearances, syndicate promotional materials, posters, merchandise, personal drawings and memorabilia from the family archives, as well as biographical sketches and anecdotes.
The Ghost of Wreckers Cove by Angelica Del Campo and Liniers (illustrator interview)
Two young girls and their father move next to an abandoned lighthouse, where the girls meet a strange new friend and work together to try to solve the mysteries of Wreckers Cove.
Eisner award-winning cartoonist Liniers and writer Angelica del Campo recreate the world of 19th century lighthouse keepers in a delightful supernatural tale about ghosts and shipwrecks, inspired by the real-life story of a heroic young woman who tended an isolated Maine lighthouse many years ago. Two young sisters Cristina and Martha and their dad, move to a summer home in a small coastal town located near an old nonworking lighthouse. As the two sisters explore the beach and the old lighthouse, they encounter a friendly, albeit unusual, red-haired girl, who turns out to be a ghostly local legend with a heartbreaking story shrouded in mystery.
Never Been Deader: Lifeless Carl and the Not-So-Sweet Embrace of Death by Tommy Devoid
Never Been Deader follows the wildly relatable Lifeless Carl as he reluctantly journeys through the afterlife. Most of Carl’s time is spent in the offices of Afterlife Industries, where he works in the Department of Intake for the recently deceased. He is joined by his dead colleagues, who are equally reluctant to be there but are always ready to complain about their jobs over some coffee.
Lifeless Carl shares many of the same complaints as the usual non-deceased white-collar worker, like getting granted a half day but having to do double the work in part of the time. Luckily, Carl has his colleagues to alleviate some of his workplace anxiety, including Myrtle, his best work friend and confidant, Newbie, his often-confused trainee, and at the end of the day, his sarcastic pet cat, Furball.
Comic Book Apocalypse! : The Death of Pre-Code Comics and Why It Happened, 1940–1955 by David J. Hogan
From 1940 to 1955, American society and culture underwent dramatic changes, including the introduction of the Comics Code in October 1954, which heavily impacted comic books.
The Code aimed to moderate comic content in response to public opinion, including such topics as juvenile delinquency, wartime sentiment, teenage sex, drugs, violent crime, and more.
While compliance was technically voluntary, most publishers followed its strict rules. Those who didn’t faced ruin when wholesalers and distributors refused to handle noncompliant comics, returning them unopened to publishers, who soon self-destructed.
Comic Book Apocalypse! explores this downfall through 500 examples of pre-Code cover art, highlighting why some deemed the Code necessary.
The Best of Hafeez: 60 Cartoons with Anecdotes by Kaamran Hafeez
In this surprising and hilarious collection of cartoons and anecdotes, Kaamran Hafeez reveals the man behind the material—his experience with The New Yorker, his relationship with editors, his creative process, childhood, personal life, worldview and much more. Whimsical, didactic, absurd, poetic, heretical, and often amusing, The Best of Hafeez includes drawings published in The New Yorker, Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, Harvard Business Review, and The American Bystander. This treasure trove of cartoons with pithy anecdotes is a must-have for every cartoon aficionado.
Natalie Babbit’s Tuck Everlasting: The Graphic Novel adapted and illustrated by K. Woodman-Maynard (adapter/illustrator interview)
In this timeless story about immortality, friendship, and growing up, young Winnie Foster learns of a hidden spring in a nearby wood and meets the Tuck family, whose members reveal their astonishing discovery of the spring’s life-changing power. Now Winnie must decide what to do with her newfound knowledge—and the Tucks must decide what to do with her. But it’s not just the curious girl who is interested in their remarkable tale. A suspicious stranger is also searching for the Tucks, and he will stop at nothing until he finds them and uncovers their secret.
From Newbery Honoree and E. B. White Award winner Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting is a modern-day masterpiece that has been a staple on home bookshelves and in classrooms and libraries for half a century. Drawing closely from the original text, it is now brought to visual life in K. Woodman-Maynard’s gorgeous watercolor artwork.
The TOON Treasury of Classic Children’s Comics edited by Art Spiegelman and Françoise Mouly (reissue)
A gorgeous 350-page collection of the greatest children’s comics, compiled by Art Spiegelman and Françoise Mouly, now back in print for a new generation of kids (and classic comics fans of all ages).
This treasury contains humorous stories that range from a single page to eight or even twenty-two pages, each complete and self-contained. Pogo, Donald Duck and Uncle Scrooge, and Dennis the Menace are among the favorite characters who appear in these pages.
The comics have been culled from the Golden Age of comic books, roughly the 1940s through the early 1960s, and feature the best examples of works by such renowned artists and writers as Carl Barks, John Stanley, Sheldon Mayer, Walt Kelly, Basil Wolverton, and George Carlson, among many, many others.
Hi, It’s Me Again by Asher Perlman
Hi, It’s Me Again is the second collection from New Yorker cartoonist and The Late Show writer Asher Perlman. It comes just one year after his national bestselling debut, Well, This Is Me, and it raises important questions like, “Was this too quick to come out with another book?” and “No, seriously, will people buy this one?”
Anxiety, OCD, the human condition, death—these are just a few of the lighthearted themes explored in this book. A well-proportioned blend of single panel cartoons and longer narrative pieces, Hi, It’s Me Again has it all, from a vampire stress-drinking blood, to a pinata pressuring her son into being beaten to death by children. And there are some less violent cartoons as well.
One thing is certain: Hi, It’s Me Again is the best compilation of Asher’s cartoons since his last cartoon compilation.
Big Nate: No Harm Done! by Lincoln Peirce
It’s back-to-school time for sixth-grader Nate Wright, and this just might be the best year ever! Rumors are flying that the villainous Mrs. Godfrey is now teaching EIGHTH grade. Chad is on the verge of destroying Gina in the race for class president. And could Nate finally realize his dream of changing the school mascot to . . . a sea cucumber? Hey, why not? He’s a can-do kind of guy. So when the Weekly Bugle needs a story, Nate’s happy to make headlines—by (allegedly) starting an epic food fight in the cafetorium! In this latest collection of gut-busting Big Nate comics, Nate’s always stirring things up, but at the end of every day, P.S. 38 is still standing. In other words: NO HARM DONE!
Bedtime Stories for Your Octopus by Brian Kesinger
The eccentric Victoria Prismall and her ever loyal Otto the octopus are here to star in a plethora of panoramic, full-page illustrations that journey into the world’s most famous fairy tales, fables and legends.
The book’s art is both beautiful and captivating, with each illustration featuring our two favorite friends capturing well-known stories with an eight-legged twist. This genie can grant eight wishes and Cinderella has a few more glass slippers. For those who still value the classic elegance of ink-on-paper, this book is a collectible art-object. The interior is printed on extra heavy paper, and the hardcover binding is plussed with two-layer embossing and spot varnish. An exquisite volume for lovers of books, art, and pets.
Movie Night: The Complete 2023 Zits Collection by Jim Borgman and Jerry Scott
America’s funniest comic strip about teenage life is back with a brand-new collection featuring the complete run of Zits comic strips from 2023.
Step into the chaotic and comical world of Jeremy Duncan, the star of Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman’s beloved comic strip, Zits. The comic’s pitch-perfect portrayal of teenage life is filled with awkward moments, parental bewilderment, and the eternal struggle to fit in while standing out. Jeremy’s world is populated by his quirky friends and classmates and his loving yet perplexed parents. Jeremy’s neverending quest to keep a clean room, stay on his family’s good side, impress his girlfriend, and pursue his rock and roll dreams is a delightful escape into a comic strip world that’s both funny and familiar.
Arthur Ferrier’s Pin-up Parade
For nearly forty years, Arthur Ferrier defined the golden age of British pin-up art through his masterful ink work and elegant portrayal of the fashionable female form. His distinctive style graced comic strips, cartoons, and advertising campaigns, making him one of the most celebrated illustrators of his era.
Compiled and researched by artist and author Rian Hughes, Published by Korero Press, Arthur Ferrier’s Pin-up Parade, a deluxe three-volume set features hundreds of cartoons, alongside rare original artwork, vintage magazine covers, news clippings, and historical posters. With an introduction by renowned author and illustrator Rian, plus Ferrier’s own articles on illustration techniques – invaluable resources for artists working today.
In the U.S.A. the books are/will be available separately from Bud Plant.
Arthur Ferrier’s Showgirl Sirens 1940-1949
In the golden age of British cartoon pin-up art, no illustrator was as prolific or popular as Scotsman Arthur Ferrier. As the “cheesecake king” of good girl art, his voluptuous, wasp-waisted, leggy women were the benchmark for pin-up illustration. Showgirl Sirens includes Rian Hughes’s “Spotlight on Ferrier” along with Arthur Ferrier’s “Advice for the Novice” and “My Method.” Korero Press, 2025. Due: Sept.
Burlesque Bombshells (1949-1954) and Cabaret Cuties (1954-1968) are expected in October and November.
feature image by Andi Watson
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