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Grade 5 Up–Today's aspiring comic creators are pop-culture savvy in a way that initial readers of Stan Lee's seminal work, How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way(S & S, 1984), were not. Although that book is still the one to beat in terms of technique and readability, this one goes a long way toward closing the gap between the oversimplified and repetitive work of Christopher Hart and the overly technical but extremely useful "How to Draw Manga" series by Ben Dunn (Antarctic). Indeed, Giarrano's book is comfortably fitted right in the center–plenty of great art advice, striking imagery, and just enough edginess to satisfy most aspiring comic-book artists. However, it's somewhat short on information about how to draft a coherent story, create meaningful characters, and write smart dialogue. Of course, any book on how to create comics must have a strong graphic element to it, and Giarrano is successful from the very first page. With bold colors, crisp lines, and energetic posing, he provides excellent illustrations for all of his techniques. He takes readers from the most basic drawing techniques to complex shading and inking. The bulk of the book is taken up with graphic storytelling techniques that are specific to the comic-book genre. This is Giarrano's strongest area, and the chapters on design, composition, and layout make this book an invaluable addition to any "how-to-draw" collection. With nods to the currently in vogue Japanese manga technique as well as references to contemporary publishers like Vertigo, Image, and Top Cow, it is also timely. An excellent introduction to comic drawing, composition, and graphic storytelling.–Steev Baker, Kewaskum Public Library, WI

Book Description
Comic books are more popular now than ever. Kids and adults avidly follow the tales of their favorite superheroes--and now, with the lessons in Comics Crash Course, they can create their own adventures!

Vince Giarrano has worked on some of the most popular comic books in the world, including Superman, Batman, Peter Parker, and Action Comics. Now, he brings his fifteen years of experience to bear on a book with over twenty demonstrations. Starting from the basics and working up to an intermediate level, he shows readers how to create: -Super heroes and villains -Animals and creatures -Robots and vehicles -Backgrounds and settings -And much more!

With clear, high-quality illustrations, this Comics Buyers Guide-endorsed book will also appeal to its target audience's taste for dynamic designs and colors.

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