Target is running one of the best promotions we’ve seen yet this Black Friday — and that’s saying something, considering how good these early Black Friday deals are. Through November 25, virtually all of the books, films and music in the retailer’s catalog are available: buy two, get one free. Simply add three items to your cart and the cheapest item is free. The only exceptions are pre-order items and new releases released this week.
There’s a wide range of products eligible during this sale, including 4K movies, manga box sets, art books and vinyl, so we’ve rounded up some recommendations from each category that we think you’ll like. However, if you are not impressed with our choices, you can go to Target’s Black Friday deals page to see the goods for yourself.
Target Book Deals
- A hardcover, leather-bound box set of the Game of Thrones saga is on sale for $62.16 (was $85).
- The hardcover collection of The complete Calvin and Hobbes is currently available for $225. The three-book set includes all Calvin and Hobbes cartoon written by Bill Watterson from 1985 to 1996.
- Normally $219.99, you can currently get the Box set on the occasion of the 35th anniversary Akira on sale for $127.99. The smart clamshell case contains six hardcover volumes in addition to the manga Akira Club art book and an embroidered patch with the iconic pill design.
- The Silo series with three books by Hugh Howey (the same stories that inspired the Apple TV Plus show) is currently on sale for $40.99 (was $60).
- While not exactly game-ready references, The Dungeons & Dragons Young Adventurers Collection is a great, stat-block-free introduction to the world of D&D. The four-book box set is currently on sale at Target for $23.49 (was $32.99).
- The $99.99 11-volume box set Chainsaw man is currently on sale at Target for $59.99.
Target graphic novel deals
- Thought I was permanently retired, Calvin and Hobbes author Bill Watterson returned with his first original work in over 28 years, The mysteries. A hardcover copy of The mysteries is currently available at Target for $16.57 (was $19.99).
- Normally $39.99, you can currently get the First And second volumes of the Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Omnibus for just $31.99 each at Target. Each hardcover book features a collection of short works by Matt Groening and a variety of other talented illustrators.
- Dune is a great work of science fiction, but it can be a bit dense. However, the three-part graphic novel adaptation breaks some of that with some excellent artwork courtesy of Raul Allen and Patricia Martin. The first two parts, Dune And Muad’dibare each currently available at Target, with the final installment launching in June.
Target art book deals
- The Star Wars Archive: 1977-1983 is a massive 604-page tome of concept art, set photos, and script pages to provide insightful commentary on the original Star Wars trilogy. The paperback version is available for $32 at Target.
- Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie is a two-volume, hardcover compendium of McQuarrie’s work, showcasing his conceptual paintings and costume designs, along with several exclusive illustrations and commentaries on each piece. This box set is currently on sale at Target for $210.99 (was $300).
- A hardcover bound visual collection of the complete oeuvre of Studio Ghibli is currently on sale at Target for $22.49 (was $34.95). The 160-page book contains concepts and stills from 26 films from the House of Miyazaki.
Target Movie Deals
- The fifth element is essential viewing for science fiction fans who also get a kick out of anything involving Bruce Willis. Target is currently offering the 4K Blu-ray version of The fifth element with a Steelbook case for $29.99.
- The 4K Blu-ray version of Batman: Mask of the Phantasmthe first animated film starring The Dark Knight (which still holds up today), is currently available at Target for $23.49.
- The 40th anniversary edition of Ridley Scott’s first hit, Alienis currently available in 4K Blu-ray format from Target for $18.99.
- The pink existential crisis of the summer captured on film Barbieis now available in 4K Blu-ray format from Target for $24.99.
Target music deals
- The typical Danny Elfman opus, The nightmare Before Christmas soundtrackis currently available on vinyl at Target for $29.97.
- I can’t tell you what the plot is TronLegacy was, but I can tell you that Daft Punk only delivered bangers for the soundtrack. At this point you can use the Original soundtrack on vinyl at Target for $24.99.
- It’s difficult to point to a single work by composer John Williams, but The empire strikes back is without a doubt one of his best. This single LP captures the majesty of the National Philharmonic Orchestra in a way only vinyl can. Currently, you can pick up this soundtrack at Target for $29.99.
- Hans Zimmer, the composer responsible for the scores for countless epic films, collaborated with the Odessa Orchestra and Choir to record some of his most famous pieces for a vinyl set. The four-LP vinyl box set available from Goal contains pieces of Gladiator, Dune, Interstellarand more.
- Undoubtedly the pinkest album of the year, The Barbie soundtrack printed on bubble gum colored vinyl is available at Target for $27.99.