Ooh, they're releasing art books again? Disney actually released quite a few 'Art of _____' books back in the day, and from what my child memories tell me, the books were hardcover and rather thick. I always regret being too poor to get them! I'd be really happy to see them come out again. I will have to be on the lookout for Beauty and the Beast! True story, while it's not my favorite of the Disney movies (I know, for shame on me! But there are too many good movies from that era to have a true favorite!), I loved all of the concept art and rough sketches I have seen from the movie. Beast's evolution alone is really cool.

Have you checked online for some of the comics you seek? I actually lucked out once and found The Flight of Dragons (not a comic, but a book on the possibility of dragons existing in our world coupled with amazing stylized art) for auction on eBay for a really good price. And then silly me gifted it to my sister, the dragon fanatic... Or perhaps you need to visit comic and book shops that sell used comics. I love searching for hidden treasures in used bookstores!

...okay, back to being productive...