IDW’s Artist’s and Artisan Editions

By Kat La Mantia | April 13 2022 | ComicsGeneralGraphic Novels

For those who love dramatic inks and original pages, IDW has the perfect addition for your shelf.

IDW’s Artist’s and Artisan Editions collect some of the most iconic runs by popular artists including Mike Mignola, Todd McFarlane, and Jim Lee, among so many more legendary names. These editions preserve the unique nuances of the original art via detailed scans. Each page features blue pencils, ink gradients, corrections, production notes, etc–effectively putting you in the studio with your favorite illustrator.

For serious collectors, the Artist’s Editions come in an oversized, hardcover format while the Artisan Editions collect the same original pages in a less expensive and more practically sized paperback. For a taste of the interiors, check out the sample below from Todd McFarlane’s Spider-Man Artist’s Edition, upcoming in September, and Mike Mignola’s Hellboy In Hell and Other Stories Artisan Edition, on sale May 10.

9781684059324
Experience one of the most acclaimed runs in Spider-Man history like never before!
On sale Sep 27, 2022
FOC Aug 22, 2022
Hardcover
192 Pages
IDW Artist's Editions

9781684059485
Revel in the art of one of the most important and influential artists of comics and animation of all time!
On sale Sep 27, 2022
FOC Aug 22, 2022
Hardcover
136 Pages
IDW Artist's Editions

9781684058877
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the debut of The Rocketeer in comics with this beautiful book showcasing the art of one of comics' masters!
On sale Apr 26, 2022
Hardcover
136 Pages
IDW Artist's Editions

9781684058716
Includes several complete stories, as well as an outstanding sampling of Big John Buscema’s classic stories, covers, and pages from the mid 1960s to the late ’70s in the groundbreaking Artist's Edition format!
On sale Feb 08, 2022
Hardcover
192 Pages
IDW Artist's Editions

9781684057689
Here is your chance to collect some of the most iconic comic book covers by some of the greatest artists to ever pick up a pencil!
On sale Oct 05, 2021
Hardcover
160 Pages
IDW Artist's Editions

9781684058099
Jim Lee has been drawing comics for more than 30 years and is one of the most popular comic book artists of all time. The impact his dynamic artwork has had on the comics industry--to his legions of fans and the artists who have been inspired and emulate him--is truly immeasurable. And, in a career filled with highlights, his work on the X-Men is arguably his most popular and enduring.
On sale Feb 23, 2021
Hardcover
160 Pages
IDW Artist's Editions

9781684058860
See Mike Mignola’s art as you never have before–presented in IDW’s Artisan Edition format!
On sale May 10, 2022
Paperback
200 Pages
IDW Artist's Editions

9781684059270
Experience the classic art and storytelling from one of the most influential comics publishers off all time like never before from a number of the all-time greatest artists!
On sale Sep 27, 2022
FOC Aug 22, 2022
Paperback
200 Pages
IDW Artist's Editions

9781684059201
This must-have volume features some of the most historically important stories ever produced with Marvel’s famed wall-crawler, all meticulously scanned from the original artwork!
On sale Aug 09, 2022
FOC Jul 11, 2022
Paperback
216 Pages
IDW Artist's Editions

9781684058853
Considered by many to be one of the pinnacles of Silver Age comic book art--now presented in IDW’s critically acclaimed Artisan Edition format--you’ve never truly seen Buscema’s art until now!
On sale Mar 29, 2022
Paperback
144 Pages
IDW Artist's Editions

9781684058631
Previously presented in the much-acclaimed Artist's Edition format, and winner of an Eisner Award, now you can appreciate this historic run of comics in the new Artisan Edition format.
On sale Sep 28, 2021
Paperback
184 Pages
IDW Artist's Editions

9781684058365
World-shattering events, cosmic calamities, and Kirby Krackle--does it get any better?
On sale Jun 29, 2021
Paperback
168 Pages
IDW Artist's Editions

9781684058242
Jazzy John Romita was for many the definitive artist on the Amazing Spider-Man. His sleek line work brought the web-slinger to life for a generation of fans. This volume collects issues 67, 68, 69, 71, 75, and 84 in their entirety. Additionally there is a beautiful gallery section of Romita extras.
On sale Apr 13, 2021
Paperback
152 Pages
IDW Artist's Editions

9781684055968
Enjoy the acclaimed graphic novel as an ART BOOK! Each page of this classic story is reproduced from the original art--while appearing to be in black and white, the art is scanned IN COLOR, capturing all the nuances (blue pencil, white out, etc) and quirks that make original art unique!
On sale Sep 24, 2019
Paperback
216 Pages
IDW Artist's Editions