In Stan Lee's How to Draw Comics, Stan Lee sets out to teach everything he knows about drawing and comic book characters, The book focuses primarily on action-adventure comics, but will touch upon other genres and styles, such as romance, humor, horror, and the widely influential manga style. From producing concepts and character sketches to laying out the final page of art, the man with no peer—Stan Lee—is the ultimate guide to the world of creating comics.
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STAN LEE is an icon in the comic book world. He is the creator of the Mighty Marvel Universe and such classic and immortal characters as Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, Fantastic Four, Daredevil, and X-Men. He, in effect, invented the modern superhero and revived a dying industry. He has conceived more billion-dollar franchises than any other comics creator, and more than 2 billion comics based on his creations have sold in over 75 countries and in 25 languages. Stan Lee is the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics and was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2008.
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Stan Lee is a man who needs no introduction. Nevertheless: Having begun his career with wartime Timely Comics and staying the course throughout the Atlas era, Stan the Man made comic-book history with Fantastic Four #1, harbinger of a bold new perspective in story writing that endures to this day. With some of the industry's greatest artists, he introduced hero after hero in Incredible Hulk, Amazing Spider-Man, X-Men and more -- forming a shared universe for rival publishers to measure themselves against. After an almost literal lifetime of writing and editing, Lee entered new entertainment fields and earned Marvel one opportunity after another. He remains one of Marvel's best-known public representatives.
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
One of my first books about drawing is How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way (from now and on referred as the "first book"). As I recall, the first book was about the only resource that I could get my hands on that taught you how to make a comic. And coming from the man, Stan Lee, what else did you need?
After more than 30 years Stan Lee does it again. If you got the first book, you must get this one as well. And if you didn't get it, but you would love to make a comic (at least as a hobby) get both.
Now, into this most excellent book.
Stan Lee's How to Draw Comics is the latest book from the man himself. This is not a rehash of How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way, although you may find a couple of drawings borrowed from the first book. Instead, this is a how-to-draw book that stands by itself and is bound to become a classic, just like the first book did.
This is how this book is organized
Preface
Introduction
A Brief History of Comic Books...
Tools of the Trade
The Basics
The Human Head
Amazing Anatomy, Action & Acting
Characters and Costumes
Bring on the Backgrounds
The Life Behind the Layouts
Peerless Penciling
Imaginative Inking
Lively Lettering
Crafting the Color
Commanding Covers
Getting Work
Suggested Reading, Website, Schools & Supplies
Index
At this point, it is very difficult for me to resist a direct comparison between the first book and this one. This book is heftier than the first one and contain a lot more details. For example, the first book went straight to the business of making comics. Therefore, it didn't have a chapter dedicated to the history of making comics like this one does. And it is told by Stan!
In addition, the first book didn't have much of instructions compared to this one. The first time I flipped through this book, I thought it was a instructional manual. It took me careful examination to realize that there were plenty of instructional drawings. For example: you still get lessons on proper use of perspective and foreshortening, drawing amazing anatomy and the human head. You can also find many samples of comic layout, penciling, and inking, supported by brief instructional descriptions. However, these lessons can only be considered as introductory because of their brevity.
Something new over the first book is the addition of colors. Other than the front and back covers, the first book was devoid of color pictures. This book is overflowing with them. And of course, there is a lesson about how to use color.
Just because this is an instructional book by Stan, it should be enough to persuade most marvel comic fans to buy it. In summary, it is as good as it can be expected of a single volume written to teach all about drawing comics.
Other books by Stan Lee:
How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way
After more than 30 years Stan Lee does it again. If you got the first book, you must get this one as well. And if you didn't get it, but you would love to make a comic (at least as a hobby) get both.
Now, into this most excellent book.
Stan Lee's How to Draw Comics is the latest book from the man himself. This is not a rehash of How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way, although you may find a couple of drawings borrowed from the first book. Instead, this is a how-to-draw book that stands by itself and is bound to become a classic, just like the first book did.
This is how this book is organized
Preface
Introduction
A Brief History of Comic Books...
Tools of the Trade
The Basics
The Human Head
Amazing Anatomy, Action & Acting
Characters and Costumes
Bring on the Backgrounds
The Life Behind the Layouts
Peerless Penciling
Imaginative Inking
Lively Lettering
Crafting the Color
Commanding Covers
Getting Work
Suggested Reading, Website, Schools & Supplies
Index
At this point, it is very difficult for me to resist a direct comparison between the first book and this one. This book is heftier than the first one and contain a lot more details. For example, the first book went straight to the business of making comics. Therefore, it didn't have a chapter dedicated to the history of making comics like this one does. And it is told by Stan!
In addition, the first book didn't have much of instructions compared to this one. The first time I flipped through this book, I thought it was a instructional manual. It took me careful examination to realize that there were plenty of instructional drawings. For example: you still get lessons on proper use of perspective and foreshortening, drawing amazing anatomy and the human head. You can also find many samples of comic layout, penciling, and inking, supported by brief instructional descriptions. However, these lessons can only be considered as introductory because of their brevity.
Something new over the first book is the addition of colors. Other than the front and back covers, the first book was devoid of color pictures. This book is overflowing with them. And of course, there is a lesson about how to use color.
Just because this is an instructional book by Stan, it should be enough to persuade most marvel comic fans to buy it. In summary, it is as good as it can be expected of a single volume written to teach all about drawing comics.
Other books by Stan Lee:
How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this for my nine year old grandson, who is really into drawing. He loved the book, but it is for older students who are better readers with some previous art instruction. I think that he will grow into the book, but is definitely challenged by the book at his age.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Tim Lasiuta
Format:Paperback
My, how things have changed. It is 30 years since Stan and Jazzy Johnny teamed to produce the landmark volume, How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way, and 60 since Stans' first foray into How To...
This time, Stan is guide, and master of the well honed process (except art, which he leaves to seasoned professionals, and the tour is worth the time spent reading every page. The tour includes:
Materials
The Basics
Anatomy
Characters and costumes
Bring on the backgrounds
Life Behind the layouts
Penciling
Inking
Lettering
Color
Covers
Getting Work
While many of these topics are covered more indepth in other books, Lee gives us a look from start to finish. In the 1950's, artists went around, showed their portfolios and walked out with work, today, it is not quite so easy. Yet, certain aspects of the craft is easier. The basic skills behind crafting comic pages have not changed, merely the manner in which they are manipulated and corrected. Digital may be cool, but nothing beats a Kirby page with corrections by Romita, Anderson or even sinnott so obvious.
Of particular value are the step by step processes for photoshop and google sketchup, which I had not heard of before. Using seasoned pros and well respected artists from todays top titles adds relevance to this well done book. Copious art illustrates Stans' points and just makes this part eye candy, and tutorial all in one.
It is very clear that Dynamite has hit a home run with this production. Thanks guys, once this was a mystery, now it seems like work!
Tim Lasiuta
This time, Stan is guide, and master of the well honed process (except art, which he leaves to seasoned professionals, and the tour is worth the time spent reading every page. The tour includes:
Materials
The Basics
Anatomy
Characters and costumes
Bring on the backgrounds
Life Behind the layouts
Penciling
Inking
Lettering
Color
Covers
Getting Work
While many of these topics are covered more indepth in other books, Lee gives us a look from start to finish. In the 1950's, artists went around, showed their portfolios and walked out with work, today, it is not quite so easy. Yet, certain aspects of the craft is easier. The basic skills behind crafting comic pages have not changed, merely the manner in which they are manipulated and corrected. Digital may be cool, but nothing beats a Kirby page with corrections by Romita, Anderson or even sinnott so obvious.
Of particular value are the step by step processes for photoshop and google sketchup, which I had not heard of before. Using seasoned pros and well respected artists from todays top titles adds relevance to this well done book. Copious art illustrates Stans' points and just makes this part eye candy, and tutorial all in one.
It is very clear that Dynamite has hit a home run with this production. Thanks guys, once this was a mystery, now it seems like work!
Tim Lasiuta
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
all i can say it awesome
This book is spot on awesome. Love everything about it, way better than the newer one that out there. a must read.
Published 2 days ago by Luis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Comic Geek Mother's Day Gift
I bought this for my wife for Mother's Day. I think she's in love. Perfect for the artist that wants to learn how to draw their favorite Marvel characters. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Z. Wheat
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for old and new comic artists
This is a new version of How to Draw Comics, but this incorporates new technology of how to create comics. It combines the old skills with new skills. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Benny Franklin!!!
4.0 out of 5 stars
clever
produto excelente, os resultados foram bons consegui chegar ao resultado esperado, atraves do que ele se propos a discutir recomendo.
Published 1 month ago by Clever Santoro Lopes
4.0 out of 5 stars
good but not the best
this book was good but not as good as the original "how to draw comics the MARVEL way" although this one is more updated on technology i would recommend getting both stan... Read more
Published 2 months ago by JOSE FUENTES
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun
My cousin loves it and the only set back I see is now I have a pile of super hero pictures that I have no where to put them.
Published 3 months ago by Jennifer
5.0 out of 5 stars
great how-to book for comic book fans
Excellent drawing book.not just for comic fans either.can learn a lot about drawing in general from this book. Read more
Published 4 months ago by James A Baker
5.0 out of 5 stars
So Happy
I ordered these for my Grandson who is becoming quite an avid drawer...he's 17 and he just loved the book which also made me very happy!!
Published 4 months ago by sandra robinett
3.0 out of 5 stars
I wish it didn't try to pass itself off as a "How to draw" book
First off, let me say that this book has a lot of good information. It explains the basics of page layout, perspective, inking, how to get your portfolio noticed, and a number of... Read more
Published 5 months ago by gregorywurz
5.0 out of 5 stars
What more can I say?
The name of the book sells it and you'll not be disappointed whether you are three years old or ninety three.
Published 5 months ago by Andrew Abulu
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