It's always interesting to revisit something you first read as a child and loved to see if it was a good as you remember. Nexus: As It Happened, reprinting the earliest Nexus issues, is better than I remember. I miss the color, but have to say seeing the artwork in black and white is its own joy. Similar collections for the following issues would be well worth exploration. Regarding more mundane issues, thanks for a wonderful package, easy ordering, and speedy delivery. And lest I forget, the stickers! Love 'em. Keep up the good work.

Awesome. Really enjoy the blend of great refrence material and instruction in the publication written in Rude style. The spiral binding , vinyl back cover and clear front cover just add the more to it. This is one that will be in the toolbox ready to go as a reference or teaching tool. Thanks Steve for making this a reality....

Everything I ordered arrived quickly and in perfect condition. My only compliant is not being able to select specific issues of the Nexus newspaper strip. Considering each strip is $24.99, I think I should be able to request the strips I'm missing if available. Other than that, I have no complaints with the product(s) or service. Thank you all for an easy transaction.

Hi Steve and Rude Team-
I love it this book ! I've worked in animation for almost 30 years, seen many model and designs packets and this is hands down the best resource I've seen....great insights and tips! It's refreshed my energy and not helped me in my animation work, and it's inspired me to do my own comic...
Great job!

These are beautiful, funny and exciting comics. These trade paperback editions are my preferred way to read these comics. There’s so much detail and so many characters! Steve puts so much heart and passion into all his work, but Nexus is his baby. These are great books!

I requested two portraits and asked for them to be drawn together and was notified that the paper size would be larger to accommodate both figures yay! It was packaged very nicely with oversized cardboard and multiple handle with care stickers to ensure safety. Jaynelle was lovely and answered questions I sent her way and updated me throughout the process (when my commission was up next, finished, and if I would like for it to be a surprise). Great experience and amazing art!

The sketchbook, now rightfully named as The Art of Steve Rude, is amazing as ever. All my possessions are currently in boxes so I can't check, but I think this is the first time that it's a non-comic character on the cover, and the image of Alice is terrific. I was able to go through the book before packing, and as always there are images that captured my imagination; unfortunately, I can't cite them here for reason of memory. But I look forward to exploring it again when I finally find its box. I know that Steve holds Star Trek in high regard, and looking at the cover makes me want to haul out the discs and watch "Shore Leave" again. Unfortunately, they're also all in boxes.

And an unrelated noted about the Rude Dude Team: my copy was destroyed in shipping, the box was abused and punctured and the book damaged. I submitted photos and they sent me a replacement straightaway.

Excellent book filled with original process art photos. Exactly what you expect.

For the last couple of years I've order Steve Rude's Annual Arr Sketchbook. I've never been disappointed and this year follows the trend. I bought it along with 3 prints and a mystery book. Not only is the art reproduced gogeously but there is insight into the artistic process.
Rude's distinctive style shines one more time and I kook forward to the 2026 offering.

Most artists leave you as they find you; neither better or worse. The rare ones inspire, instruct, challenge and leave you better than they found you. Steve Rude is that type of artist; a game changer if you will. Steve is an eternal seeker, always striving to improve by never settling for mediocrity. Unlike other "teachers" who peddle gimmicks as knowledge, Steve leads by example. He stresses fundamentals and hard work. Steve Rude is a man who refuses to compromise his core values and artistic integrity in a world that demands we bend the knee to idiocy. He is truly a game changer.

My Steve Rude the Dude 2025 Sketchbook arrived tonight .
Went with the Limited Edition Hardcover Remarque version.
Really beautiful book & love the sketch I got even though I'm not sure who it is .
@steverudethedude

HUGE fan of "The Dude" here! This is a really GREAT resource for ALL artist of ANY skill level. My compliments to "The Dude" for assembling such an Amazing "How to" manual for artistic weaklings like me to enjoy and learn from.

Don't forget to tune into Steve's weekly Youtube stream on Saturdays and please consider joining his Patreon. Steve is really accessible and graciously shares his artistic talents, techniques & experiences with other fledgling & professional artists alike. He really is a massively talented resource if you're even slightly interested in learning this stuff! The Dude IS LEGENDARY!!! LONG LIVE THE DUDE!

Was fortunate to pick up a very sweet Vampirella watercolor piece from the website. Beautiful work, securely packed and swiftly dispatched. Thanks, Dude! Best wishes to you and yours over the holidays and throughout the new year.- Matt

I received my book and art print very quickly after purchase, and I was surprised to see how carefully and thoughtfully the package and items arrived in such good condition. All the items arrived in perfect condition and wrapped with wrapping paper. It’s difficult to explain properly but I could see it was wrapped and packaged with care. I could tell instantly that the Steve Rude Art Team honestly cares about their product. A big thank you to the art team for taking the time to produce a great product.

Solid story, great art, & great resolution to the Thune storyline.