New Art Book Explores Mortal Kombat’s Bloody 30-Year Visual History

As a seasoned gamer with decades of gaming history under my belt, I can’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia when it comes to the upcoming Mortal Kombat: Flawless Victory art book. Having grown up playing the original Mortal Kombat in arcades, I can hardly wait to get my hands on this piece of gaming history.

3 Decades ago, Mortal Kombat first appeared in arcades, launching a brutal franchise that includes video games, movies, comics, and an animated series. Fans eager to explore the blood-soaked past of this franchise will soon have the opportunity with the upcoming art book, titled “Mortal Kombat: Flawless Victory,” written by Ian Flynn – who is also the main writer for IDW Publishing’s Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and Sonic Frontiers. This hardcover book priced at $50 will be available on August 5, 2025, and can now be preordered through Amazon.

For those captivated by gaming’s past, there are numerous books available at your disposal, delving into a multitude of consoles and games. If you have a particular affection for the Game Boy, take a peek at The Game Boy Encyclopedia – penned by seasoned video game journalist Chris Scullion, who’s also written other books on this subject. This book offers an extensive exploration into the hundreds of titles released for the iconic handheld device.

The Video Game Encyclopedia Series

• The Sega Genesis Encyclopedia
  • Hardcover — $31.47 ($40)
  • Paperback — $24 ($33)
• The Sega Dreamcast Encyclopedia — $33.40 ($40)
• The NES Encyclopedia
  • Hardcover — $30.27
  • Paperback — $23 ($30)
• The SNES Encyclopedia
  • Hardcover — $28 ($40)
  • Paperback — $23 ($30)
• The N64 Encyclopedia
  • Hardcover — $30 ($40)
  • Paperback — $30 | Preorder, releases November 30
• The GameBoy Encyclopedia — $43 | Preorder, releases November 30

Additionally, author Florent Gorge delves deeply into Nintendo’s history in his writings, as the long-anticipated translations of volumes three and four from The History of Nintendo series are now available for pre-order. If you’ve ever yearned to uncover the hidden past of the renowned video game company, then books such as “The History Of the Famicom/NES” and “The History Of The Game Boy” are indispensable reads. Lastly, don’t forget to explore the high-quality hardcovers published by Bitmap Books. These encompass a broad spectrum of subjects, from box art to horror games, and they make excellent coffee table books if you’re seeking something visually appealing.

More gaming history books

• From Ants to Zombies: Six Decades of Video Game Horror — $42.50
• N64: A Visual Compendium (Hardcover) — $50
• NES/Famicom: A Visual Compendium (Hardcover) — $61.18
• Super NES/Super Famicom: A Visual Compendium (Hardcover) — $58
• The SNES Pixel Book (Hardcover) — $64
• Game Boy: The Box Art Collection (Hardcover) — $62
• The Secret History of Mac Gaming: Expanded Edition (Hardcover) — $53
• Commodore 64: A Visual Compendium (Hardcover) — $48.31
• Commodore Amiga: A Visual Compendium (Hardcover) — $47
• Artcade: Book of Classic Arcade Game Art (Hardcover) — $63
• Metal Slug: The Ultimate History (Hardcover) — $69

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2024-10-11 22:39