Comics range from a single image to graphic novels with page counts in the hundreds. They can be satirical or serious, and can showcase everything from politics to high fantasy. There are comics for all audiences, and no matter what your mood, there is something within this broad range for you. The most famous comics go back to classic Peanuts, Marvel's Spiderman, and DC's Superman, while modern titles vary from Bone to Persepolis. This guide will showcase the wide array of comics available through the San Antonio Library System, and provide some background on the history of this great art form. We hope you will find many comics you come to love!
Stan Lee's How to Draw Comics Master Class by
Focusing on topics like anatomy, perspective, and character design, as well as brand new topics like manga art styles, digital art, and more, Stan Lee's Master Classis the next step for those looking to perfect their superhero rendering and create fantastic worlds perfect for today's modern comic book audience. With examples from his classic collaborations at Marvel Comics and from today's top comics artists, Lee builds on concepts only touched upon in his previous instructional offerings and provides a pathway for aspiring artists to bring their comic book artwork to professional-quality levels.
The DC Comics Guide to Digitally Drawing Comics by
At last–the first guide to drawing comics digitally! Artists! Gain incredible superpowers...with the help of your computer! The DC Comics Guide to Digitally Drawing Comics shows how to give up pencil, pen, and paper and start drawing dynamic, exciting comics art entirely with computer tools. Author Freddie E Williams is one of DC Comics' hottest artists and a leader in digital penciling and inking–and here, in clear, step-by-step directions, he guides readers through every part of the digital process, from turning on the computer to finishing a digital file of fully inked comic art, ready for print. Creating a template, sketching on the computer, penciling, and finally inking digitally are all covered in depth, along with bold, timesaving shortcuts created by Williams, tested by years of trial and error. Step into the digital age, streamline the drawing process, and leap over the limitations of mere physical drawing materials with The DC Guide to Digitally Drawing Comics.
The Complete Guide to Figure Drawing for Comics and Graphic Novels by
Written for art students and beginners who want to illustrate for comics and graphic novels, this book provides a thorough grounding in drawing the human form. Explains how to pose and photograph models, and then use photos as reference for finished drawings Describes the essentials of creating sequential art, including backgrounds, facial expressions expressing emotion, poses suggesting action, and more Includes examples and principles on how to draw clothing and costumes Advises on writing dialogue that keeps the story action moving This comprehensive self-teaching course for illustrators features more than 150 instructive color illustrations.
The Insider's Guide to Creating Comics and Graphic Novels by
From the creative minds behind your favorite modern-day comics ... In this unprecedented, behind-the-scenes guide, former Marvel editor and current IDW senior editor Andy Schmidt and his superstar industry friends give you the inside track on creating engaging, professional-looking comic books. Written for upcoming creative stars and comic book enthusiasts, The Insider's Guide to Comics and Graphic Novels covers the entire creative process from beginning to end, from fine-tuning a script to the nuances of camera angles, costume design and lettering. You'll learn not only how to emulate a camera pan, hit 'em with a splash page and shift into slow motion, but also WHEN and WHY to dip into that bag of graphic tricks for maximum impact. The real-world guide to creating great comics! * Profiles and insights from John Romita, Jr., Neal Adams, Gene Ha, David Finch and John Byrne * Professional advice from top talents in the business, including writers Brian Michael Bendis, Geoff Johns and Tom DeFalco; inkers Klaus Janson, Karl Kesel and Mike Perkins; colorist Chris Sotomayor; and letterer Chris Eliopoulos * Expert instruction on every element of the creative process - writing, drawing, inking, coloring, page layout and scene design - and how they all work together
So, You Wanna Be a Comic Book Artist? by
This how-to book teaches young, aspiring comic book artists how to achieve their dreams of success. Phil Amara, an editor with Dark Horse comics, reveals to kids in a fun and informative style how to create their own superheroes and plots and how to get their work published. The book has contributions from Mark Schultz, Bruce Timm and Humberto Rambos and profiles ten famous comic's creators including Neal Adams and Will Eisner. Uniquely, SO, YOU WANNA BE A COMIC BOOK ARTIST, also, examines 20 kids who have achieved real success with their work, sending the message that if children believe in themselves, anything can happen.
How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way by
One of the first and still one of the best, Stan Lee's How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way has been the primary resource for any and all who want to master the art of illustrating comic books and graphic novels. Stan Lee, the Mighty Man from Marvel, and John Buscema, active and adventuresome artist behind the Silver Surfer, Conan the Barbarian, the Mighty Thor and Spider-Man, have collaborated on this comics compendium: an encyclopedia of information for creating your own superhero comic strips. Using artwork from Marvel comics as primary examples, Buscema graphically illustrates the hitherto mysterious methods of comic art. Stan Lee’s pithy prose gives able assistance and advice to the apprentice artist. Bursting with Buscema’s magnificent illustrations and Lee’s laudable word-magic, How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way belongs in the library of everyone who has ever wanted to illustrate his or her own comic strip.
Whoosh! by
The best cartoonists jam-pack their work with action that moves the story along. So how do you capture this kind of motion in your work? Whoosh! 250 Ways to Get Motion into Your Drawings can help. Cartoonist and illustrator Carlos Gomes Cabral shares his tips and tricks to help you create attention-grabbing drawings that practically leap off the pages. It's all in the details: sometimes simplicity, rhythm, the position of a shadow, the use of a speed line, or even an exaggerated expression can make all the difference. Cabral walks you step-by-step through 250 fantastic techniques, including: The importance of a good silhouette Using lines of action to help create character's gestures How to use basic shapes to suggest movement The best positions to increase drama in a scene How to tell a compelling narrative with art alone And if all that isn't enough, ten great artists share their trademark secrets for bringing their own drawings to life! Whether you work digitally on a computer or at a drawing table with a good old-fashioned pencil, this book will help you develop the skills you need to create movement and drama--and take your dynamic drawing skills to a whole new level.
