Just some of the diverse titles sold by Bud’s Art BooksThe deal, which was officially completed on 15h January 2026, gives Schanes ownership and control of Bud’s Art Books (a.k.a. Bud Plant Comic Art), the online mail order business that sells new and rare books related to comic books, fantasy art, illustration, and related subjects. Founded in 1970 by renowned illustration and comic art expert Bud Plant, Bud’s Art Books flagship Incredible Catalog has evolved from its roots, growing to include all forms of great visual art, and now bears the name Bud’s Art Books. Now, over 40 years later, Schanes has purchased Bud’s Art Books, completing a comic book industry loop worthy of a special issue. Categories: Art and Illustration, Books, Comics, downthetubes Comics News, downthetubes News, Other Worlds, US Comics