Creating Comics

Some comics can make you laugh, but some are designed to be very scary. Readers explore the genre of horror comics as they learn the techniques used to make their drawings go from good to ghoulish. They follow step-by-step instructions to create a variety of horror characters, such as a terrifying swamp zombie. These instructions are presented alongside detailed sketches and vivid illustrations of each character. Helpful tips for drawing scary characters fill each page, allowing readers to build on what they've learned to create their own scene straight out of the creepiest horror comics!

Manga characters can appear complicated to draw, but readers learn how to create these characters through helpful instructions that guide them through every step of the process. Readers are presented with a variety of characters to draw, including a martial artist and a monster trainer. They also learn important techniques used to draw manga characters, such as depicting emotions and drawing special effects. With helpful sketches of each step in the drawing process and colorful illustrations of each finished work of art, readers will be creating their own manga characters in no time at all!

Aliens, robots, and spaceships can all be found in the pages of science fiction comics. They may seem difficult to draw at first, but readers discover that-by following detailed instructions-these complicated characters become fun projects for aspiring artists. Each step in the drawing process corresponds to a sketch, allowing readers to visually check their progress. Vibrant illustrations of a variety of science fiction characters and settings are presented to readers on each page. Readers will even be able to draw their own science fiction comic cover using the skills they learned!

There are many styles of superhero art, including the animated style, all-action style, and noir style. Readers learn the differences between these styles as they draw their own superhero comics. By following detailed instructions and looking at helpful sketches, readers learn to draw a variety of superheroes. They also discover important fundamental drawing skills, such as how to draw human figures and how to make those figures look like they're running. Vibrant illustrations of superheroes engage readers and provide examples of the finished product for each drawing lesson.