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2007 Dragon Con/Atlanta Comics Expo Program Book Vol 21. Cover art by Joseph Michael Linsner. Provides information on guests of honor, featured guests, contests and events, plus more. Squarebound softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 3/4-in., 104 pg, B&W.

1st printing. By J "Neon Dragon" Peffer. Inspiration, instruction, entertainment - readers get it all in this book filled with all-new dragons and detailed anatomy instruction by J "NeonDragon" Peffer (DragonArt: How to Draw Fantastic Dragons and Fantasy Creatures). Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $22.99.

Premiere issue! Finally, an in-depth "how-to" magazine on comics and cartooning by working professionals ? for professionals and aspiring amateurs as well! Draw! features interviews and demonstrations by top artists in the fields of comics, cartooning, and animation on such skills as layout, storytelling, penciling, inking, lettering, coloring, Photoshop techniques, as well as web guides and techniques, tips, tricks, and a handy reference source ? this magazine has it all! The premiere issue packs a wallop, with "How to draw" sections including: "Penciling" by Jerry Ordway, "Layout and Drawing on the Computer" by Dave Gibbons, "The Secrets of Drawing Sexy Women," by Bret Blevins, lettering by John Costanza, and an inking demonstration by Ricardo Villagran! Featuring an article by Shane Glines, plus a piece on moving from comics to the Internet with Kieron Dwyer and the men of "Channel 13," Larry Young and John Heebink on "The Bod," a cover by Blevins, and much more! Edited by Action Planet's Mike Manley. (TwoMorrow's Publishing) Magazine, 88pg, b&w Cover price $5.95.

Back for its second issue, DRAW! is filled to bursting with more great interviews and "How-To" demonstrations from some of comics' and animation's top pros! This issue includes a cover by and interview with Cartoon Network's Genndy Tartakovsky, the man behind Dexter's Laboratory and the upcoming stylish, action, sci-fi show, Samurai Jack! Inking tips and tricks with Klaus Janson, who's inked just about every book, character and penciler from the Dark Knight to his current work on The Defenders! A chat with artist Phil Hester on creating and self-publishing comics like The Wretch and The Coffin, to mainstream success on The Green Arrow and conquering Hollywood! An in-depth interview and How-To by Steve Conley, the artist behind the award-winning on-line comic, Astounding Space Thrills, and one of the chief architects behind the on-line portal ComiCon.com and the Toonarama internet comic strip syndicate! And to top it off, the second installment of "Secrets of Drawing Sexy Women" by Bret Blevins, reviews, links and more! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 88pg, PC Cover price $5.95.

Draw!, the professional "how-to" magazine on comics, cartooning, and animation returns for its third issue with another stellar line-up of top industry talent! First, the legendary Dick Giordano gives an interview and step-by-step demonstration on inking techniques and theories. Draw! also proudly introduces new regular columnist Paul Rivoche (of Mr. X fame), who'll be covering a wide spectrum of subjects, from drawing techniques and skills, to tools and composition! Bret Blevins returns for his popular and highly anticipated third installment on figure drawing! Also, animator and director Chris Bailey shows how he took his character Major Damage "From 2D to 3D," and Draw! editor Mike Manley gives us a how-to on web comics! To top it off, this issue also details what every artist needs to know about trademarks and copyrights in the ever-changing artist's market, plus a color section, tips, and much, much more! (TwoMorrow's Publishing) Magazine, 88pg, b&w $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

DRAW!, the professional "how-to" magazine on comics, cartooning, and animation, returns for its fourth big issue with another spectacular lineup of the comic industry's top and award-winning talents. This issue contains interviews and "how-to" demos on all aspects of creating comic imagery, including: "Dynamic layout and penciling" with Erik Larsen (Savage Dragon), an inking tutorial with Harvey Award winner Kevin Nowlan (Jack B. Quick), a "Coloring in Photoshop" tutorial by Harvey Award winner Dave Cooper (Weasel)! Plus, the latest installment of our regular feature on figure drawing by Bret Blevins, procedures and theories by Paul Rivoche, a lavish color section, and much more! (TwoMorrow's Publishing) Magazine, 8x11, 104pg, b&w $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

Draw!, the professional "how-to" make on comics, cartooning, and animation, celebrates its one-year anniversary with a bang in issue #5! Editor Mike Manley has again gathered a stellar line-up of top industry pros to share the tips and tricks of sequential art! This issue includes a step-by-step on producing Powers, the hit Image comic by Brian Bendis and Mike Oeming; penciling by Mike Wieringo (Tellos, Superman); and an inking demo by Mark McKenna (Marvel's Exiles and Detective)! Plus, the regular Draw! columnists return, featuring Bret Blevins with drawing figures in compositions, Paul Rivoche on design for comics and animation, Ande Parks (Green Arrow) with art supply reviews, and more! (TwoMorrow's Publishing) Magazine, 8x11, 88pg, PC $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

Start off with a bang by our terrific cover from former Ren & Stimpy cellmates Bill (Monroe) Wray and Stephen DeStefano! Inside, there are interviews and "How-To" demos on all aspects of creating comic imagery, including: an interview and demo on cartooning and painting by Bill Wray; working in the digital realm in comics and illustration with cover artist Celia Calle; Stephen DeStefano on crossing over and working in both comics and animation; and an inking tutorial by Draw! editor Mike Manley! Plus, the latest installment of our regular feature on figure drawing by Bret Blevins, a look at adding light and shadow to your work, new product reviews with Ande Parks, and even more of what's made Draw! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 9x11, 88pg, PC $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

The professional "How-To" magazine on comics, cartooning, and animation, kicks off with a cover by featured artist Daniel Brereton! In an interview, learn his full-color techniques. Plus: caricaturist Zach Trenholm! He gives a step-by-step demonstration! Also, Alberto Ruiz provides a custom brush lesson on Adobe Illustrator. (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 88pg, b&w $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

The professional "How-To" magazine on comics, cartooning, and animation, has lined up more top pros to show you the tricks of the trade! From comics to video games, there's an interview and demo by Matt Haley (Birds of Prey)! Animation Basics with Disney animator Tom Bancroft (Opposites Attract, Mulan)! From Spain, we explore the fantastic cartooning of José Agreda! There's our regular drawing feature by Bret Blevins! Plus reviews of the best art supplies, links, and more, all behind a new Matt Haley cover! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 88pg, PC $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

Draw! #9 concludes a two-part crossover with Write Now #8! You'll continue to follow the creative process of Danny Fingeroth and Mike Manley as they create their new comic character, "The Thief of Time". The result is a full-color eight-page comic bound into this issue of Draw! Want to know how to make a comic book from scratch? All the answers are in this two-part series, taking you from script to print. Where Write Now #8 leaves off with brainstorming concepts, sketches, plot, and scripting, Mike Manley and Draw! take over with penciling, inking and coloring, lettering, and prepress. You'll even follow the process of shepherding a comic all the way through the printing plant as well, teaching you everything you need to make your own comic! On top of all this will be an interview and demo by PVP's Scott Kurtz! A spotlight on Noel Sickles, "Father of the realistic comic strip" by Bret Blevins! Adobe Illustrator demos by Alberto Ruiz (Dr. Cyberfunken)! The return of Ande Parks, the Crusty Critic, with art supply reviews! Plus Draw!'s new Comics Section, featuring all new comics by some of today's top cartoonists, like Bill Wray, Jose Agreda, and more! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 8x11, 96pg, b&w $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

It's up, up and away in Draw! #10, the professional "how-to" magazine on comics, cartooning, and animation! From Captain America to the JLA, artist Ron Garney gives us a candid interview on his career, and a step-by-step on how he works (plus a new Superman cover)! Graham Nolan, artist on Batman and two of the classic and remaining adventure newspaper strips (The Phantom and Rex Morgan, MD), takes us into his studio and shows us how he keeps up the pace producing two strips! Also, Draw! editor Mike Manley peels back the mystery on Adult Swim's new hit cartoon The Venture Brothers with its creator Jackson Public and NYC's Noodle Soup Studio. See plenty of production art, storyboards and more! Plus, regular Draw! instructor Bret Blevins on "Dynamic Drapery (Part 2)," Alberto Ruiz (a.k.a. Dr. Cyberfunken) with great Adobe Illustrator tricks and tips, and more! (Twomorrows Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 96pgs, PC SRP: $5.95 DRAW #10 It's up, up and away in Draw! #10, the professional "how-to" magazine on comics, cartooning, and animation! From Captain America to the JLA, artist Ron Garney gives us a candid interview on his career, and a step-by-step on how he works (plus a new Superman cover)! Graham Nolan, artist on Batman and two of the classic and remaining adventure newspaper strips (The Phantom and Rex Morgan, MD), takes us into his studio and shows us how he keeps up the pace producing two strips! Also, Draw! editor Mike Manley peels back the mystery on Adult Swim's new hit cartoon The Venture Brothers with its creator Jackson Public and NYC's Noodle Soup Studio. See plenty of production art, storyboards and more! Plus, regular Draw! instructor Bret Blevins on "Dynamic Drapery (Part 2)," Alberto Ruiz (a.k.a. Dr. Cyberfunken) with great Adobe Illustrator tricks and tips, and more! (Twomorrows Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 96pgs, PC SRP: $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

Multiple Eisner Award winner Steve Rude's skill and powerful draftsmanship have made him one of the most talented artist for almost two decades. Rude discusses his approach to the craft of comics and drawing. Also, from the heyday of the web cartoon, Roque Ballesteros has been in the forefront of Flash animation. Having survived the burst of the dot-coms, Ballesteros continues to be one of the leaders in Flash animation. (Twomorrows Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x11, 96pgs, PCSRP: $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

Eisner Award-nominated Draw! magazine's editor Mike Manley once again gathers step-by-step drawing and tutorial info from some of comics' and animation's best and most cutting-edge artists. This issue features a candid interview with Harvey Award winner Kyle Baker (Plastic Man, Nat Turner, The Truth), that reveals Baker's working methods and step-by-step process on merging his traditional and digital work, and his plunge into self-publishing. Then, from Hysteria and Indy comics to Machine Teen at Marvel, Mike Hawthorne talks about how he produces his groundbreaking work. The next installment of Comic Art Boot Camp, on 'Making Perspective Work For You,' by Brett Blevins and Mike Manley, offering insights for amateurs and pros alike. Plus, Photoshop techniques with Alberto ( Dr. Cyberfunken) Ruiz, Adult Swim's the Venture Brothers, and more! Cover price $5.95.

The Eisner Award-nominated Draw! (the top step-by-step magazine on drawing for comics and animation) returns with another stellar selection of today's working professional cartoonists and animators! Each artist invites us into their studios to reveal their working methods and tricks of the trade. This issue features: A step-by-step demo of painting methods by cover artist Alex Horley (Heavy Metal, Vertigo, DC, Wizards of the Coast), and Part 2 of our in-depth interview with Kyle Baker. Also: interviews and demos by Banana Sundays' Colleen Coover and Pigtales' Ovi Nedelcu; and go behind-the-scenes on Adult Swim's MinoriTeam! Plus: regular features on drawing by Bret Blevins and editor Mike Manley, links, a color section, and more! Cover price $6.95.

The twice Eisner Award-nominated DRAW! magazine, the top step-by-step magazine on drawing for comics and animation, brings you working 'how-to' tutorials from today's top pros in the industry. In issue #14, blast off with in-depth interviews and demos by DC Comics artist Doug Mahnke (JLA, Batman, Seven Soldiers: Frankenstein, Superman, Justice League Elite), Ovi Nedelcu (Pigtale, WB Animation), and Steve Purcell (Sam and Max). Then, Mike Manley and Bret Blevins bring you Part III of Comic Art Boot Camp: 'Using Black to Power up Your Pages.' This installment will cover the best ways to use black placement to enhance and kick up the energy in your pages and designs. Plus, there's product reviews, a color section, and more, all behind a new Doug Mahnke cover! Edited by Mike Manley. Includes a free preview of Alter Ego #70, also shipping this month! Cover price $6.95.

The big Back To School issue! Want to go to an art school that offers a degree or major focus on comics and cartooning? Are you a mainstream type, or the next Harvey Pekar? Either way, choosing the right school is important, and in this issue Editor-in-Chief Mike Manley covers all the major schools who offer comic art as a major part of their curriculum, from the Center For Creative Studies, to the SVA, SCAD, the Joe Kubert School, and more! Interviews with faculty, students, and past graduates give prospective students the best overview to date of collegiate-level comic art classes. Plus, there's an interview with B.P.R.D.'s Guy Davis, discussing (and showing) how he produces the fan-favorite series. Also, Mike Manley and Bret Blevins provide the latest installment of their acclaimed Comic Art Bootcamp series. Expect the usual product reviews, color section, and more. Lastly, a free preview of Write Now! #17. Cover price $6.95.

From the early '70s at DC, Star Wars, and Heavy Metal, to American Flagg and now Wolverine, we catch up with Howard Chaykin, one of comics most innovative artist/storytellers! Also, we go behind the drawing board and animation desk with Jay Stephens, from Jet Cat and Tutenstein to his new Cartoon Network show, Secret Saturdays! Then there's more Comic Art Bootcamp, this time focusing on 'How to Use Reference,' and 'Working from Photos,' by Bret Blevins and Mike Manley. Plus, reviews, resources, and new Chaykin cover, and more! Cover price $6.95.

Draw! goes behind the scenes of the hit series of graphic novels starring Scott Pilgrim, slacker hero and wannabe rock stock, with his creator and artist, Bryan Lee O'Malley, to see how he creates the acclaimed Oni series! Then, learn how B.P.R.D.'s Guy Davis works on that series in an exclusive tutorial. Plus, there's the latest installment of Comic Art Bootcamp, this time on 'Learning from The Great Cartoonists' by Bret Blevins and Mike Manley! All this, plus reviews, resources for artists, and more! Cover price $6.95.

The professional 'how-to' magazine on cartooning and animation features in-depth interviews and step-by-step demonstrations from top comics professionals. R.M. Guera, the artist of Vertigo's Scalped, shows how he produces the acclaimed series. There's also a behind-the-scenes look at the Batcave with Cartoon Network's James Tucker of Batman: The Brave and the Bold. Cover price $6.95.

DRAW! goes behind-the-scenes into the studio of Doug Braithwaite, one of the top realistic artists working in comics today, for a demo and interview. Bob McLeod presents a regular 'Rough Critique' of a newcomer's work. Also, former Write Now! magazine editor Danny Fingeroth comes aboard for a regular feature on Writer/Artists, this time spotlighting R. Sikoryak, the writer/artist of Masterpiece Comics. Then, Jamar Nicholas gives you the low-down on the best art supplies and tool tech, and Mike Manley and Bret Blevins offer another installment of Comic Art Bootcamp. Cover price $7.95.

Draw, the professional 'how-to' magazine on comics and animation, gets unprecedented access with comics icon Walter Simonson as he takes readers into his studio for an interview and a demonstration of his working process. Also, pro inker Bob McLoed presents another of his regular 'Rough Critiques' of a newcomer's work, and Write Now! editor Danny Fingeroth spotlights one of the top writer/artists in the industry, Al Jaffe.. Cover price $7.95.

In Draw! #21, we track down the Urban Barbarian-Dan Panosian! From his stint at Image as a top inker and his fan-favorite work at Marvel as a penciler on X-Force and Wolverine, as well as his independent illustration and design work, Dan has always been in demand. Now, editor Mike Manley talks shop with Panosian, as we learn the secrets behind how he produces his gritty, design-inspired work. Then, Danny Fingeroth interviews Emmy award winning writer/artist Dean Haspiel, about his creations Billy Dogma and the semi-autobiographical Street Code, and his pioneering work in personal webcomics with the invention of Act-i-vate. Cover price $7.95.

Draw! #22 presents an in-depth interview with one of the top inkers of the modern age, Scott Williams! From his days at Marvel and Image, to his work with Jim Lee on such pivotal series as Batman: Hush, Scott discusses his working process with editor Mike Manley, and shows he's an accomplished solo artist in his own right (as evidenced by this issue's striking cover). Then, Danny Fingeroth interviews superstar artist Frank Miller about his career and working methods, including samples of Miller and Klaus Janson's working process, showing examples of their work from thumbnails and pencils to finished inks. Cover price $7.95.

Draw! gets webbed up with top flight penciler Patrick Oliffe, as he demos how he produces such comics as Spider-Girl, his recent revival of Dark Horse's Mighty Samson, and digital comics for Marvel. Then, Jorge Khoury presents a comprehensive look at the career of Al Williamson, as the man and his work are remembered by Angelo Torres, Bret Blevins, Mark Schultz, Tom Yeates, Alex Ross, Rick Veitch, and others, including an examination of Al's working process. Cover price $7.95.

Draw! gets up-close and in the studio with illustrator Glen Orbik, as he demos how he creates his fully painted noir paperback and comic covers for Marvel, DC Comics, and others! Then we jump from comics to animation as Draw! interviews Robert Valley (pioneer of the cutting-edge psychedelic animation for Harmonix Music Systems' The Beatles: Rock Band music video). Plus there's the latest installment of Comic Art Bootcamp with editor Mike Manley and Bret Blevins, reviews of new art supplies by Crusty Critic Jamar Nicholas, and a Rough Critique of a newcomer's work by Bob McCloud! Cover price $7.95.

Draw!, the professional 'how-to' magazine on comics and animation, features the über-talented Lee Weeks! You know his outstanding work from Daredevil, Incredible Hulk, and more. His insight into the artform is must-read material. Also, get to know DC's Turkish sensation, Yildiray Çinar! From his work on Noble Causes to the recent Fury of Firestorm, Yildiray is making quite a name for himself. We also welcome comic book veteran inker Joe Rubinstein for a chat about his storied career, plus there's the usual assortment of columns you know and love. Cover price $7.95.

From Barsoom to the cold winds of Cimmeria, Draw!, the professional 'how-to' magazine on comics and animation, interviews legendary illustrator Joe Jusko as he explains and illustrates his process creating some of the top fantasy art being produced today! Plus, Jamar Nicholas interviews Jimm Rugg, the artist behind Street Angel and The Guild. Draw! also welcomes new regular contributor Jerry Ordway with the debut of a regular feature on his behind-the-scenes working process as an industry legend. Cover price $8.95.

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In Draw! #27, the professional 'how-to' magazine on comics and animation, we cover the 'Cover Guy', Dave Johnson! From 100 Bullets to Deadpool, Punisher Max and more, Johnson gives us an intensive blow-by-blow on the creative process that makes him a top cover artist for Marvel, DC, Image, and others. Also: Even if you don't know his name, you've seen Stephen Silver's work as one of today's most in-demand character designers, for shows such as Kim Possible, Danny Phantom, and Kevin Smith's animated Clerks series. Silver even has his own Character Design App, and will walk you through his approach to creating the look for some of the most recognizable creations in Hollywood. Plus: 'The Right Way, the Wrong Way, and the ORDWAY!' with new columnist Jerry Ordway; 'Crusty Critic' Jamar Nicholas reviews art supplies; and 'Comic Art Bootcamp' by Draw! editor Mike Manley and Bret Blevins! NOTE: May contain nudity for figure-drawing instruction; suggested for Mature Readers Only. Cover price $8.95.

In Draw! #29, the professional 'how-to' magazine on comics and animation, we 'cover' illustrator extraordinaire Dave Dorman! Best known for his Star Wars-related work, Dorman is a top painter of science fiction, fantasy, and horror novel covers, and an in-demand comic book cover artist. Draw! explores his career, and the techniques he mastered to become a success. Also: LeSean Thomas is a quickly rising star in the field of animation and comics. He garnered acclaim as the supervising character designer and co-director of The Boondocks, and his work as a producer and director has helped make Black Dynamite: The Animated Series an instant cult-classic. Now he tells us what it takes to make it big in today's animation industry. Plus: 'The Right Way, the Wrong Way, and the ORDWAY!' with new columnist Jerry Ordway, and 'Comic Art Bootcamp' by Draw! editor Mike Manley and Bret Blevins! NOTE: May contain nudity for figure-drawing instruction; suggested for Mature Readers Only. 80 pages. Cover price $8.95.

DRAW! Magazine, the professional 'how-to' publication on comics and animation, crosses the 30-issue mark with a great set of interviews and demos from today's top comics creators! We start with an interview with Eisner and Harvey Award-winning artist Chris Samnee (Agents of Atlas, Batman, Avengers, Captain America), the creator who's on everyone's radar with his current Daredevil work. Then we kick the can over to comics veteran Jackson Guice (Captain America, Superman, Ruse, Thor) to talk about his creative process and his new series Winter World. PLUS: 'The Right Way, the Wrong Way, and the ORDWAY!' with new columnist Jerry Ordway, Jamar Nicholas with reviews of art supplies, and 'Comic Art Bootcamp' by Draw! editor Mike Manley and Bret Blevins! NOTE: May contain nudity for figure-drawing instruction; suggested for Mature Readers Only. 84 pages. Cover price $8.95.

Cover by J.G. Jones. Draw!, the professional 'how-to' magazine on comics and animation, busts some new moves, Philadelphia Freedom style! It features how-to's and demos by Philly area artists JG Jones (52, Final Crisis, Wanted, Batman and Robin) and Khoi Pham (The Mighty Avengers, The Astonishing Spider-Man, The Mighty World of Marvel). Plus, regular contributor Jamar Nicholas gives his reviews of art supplies, and we finish this jam-packed issue with Jerry Ordway (demonstrating the 'ORD-way' of drawing!) and Comic Art Bootcamp by Draw! editor Mike Manley (another local Philly resident) and Bret Blevins. Grab a side of cheese fries, and enjoy this artistic belly buster! 80 pages Cover price $8.95.

Bwah-hah! Draw! yuks it up with super-star penciler Howard Porter (Justice League 3000, Justice League of America, Superman Beyond) as he monologues and demos the creative process that has made him a top-tier penciler for DC Comics. Then we heckle power penciler Jamal Igle (Supergirl, Molly Danger) into spilling his guts about everything from storyboarding to penciling for the big boys, as he gives a breakdown of his working methods. Plus our regular line-up of columnists demonstrate their shtick: Crusty Critic Jamar Nicholas reviewing art supplies, Jerry Ordway showing the Ord-Way of doing comics, and Comic Art Bootcamp lessons with Bret Blevins and Draw! editor Mike Manley. 80 pages. Cover price $8.95.

Draw gets down to the nitty-gritty of superstar artist (and Eisner and Emmy Award winner) Bill Sienkiewicz! From Electra: Assassin and the groundbreaking Stray Toasters, to movie work on Unforgiven, The Dark Knight, and the Jimi Hendrix tribute book Voodoo Child, Bill pulls back the curtain to show his amazing creative process. Next, Draw! takes you to the The Watts Atelier Of The Arts! In today's highly competitive world of illustration and concept design - and skyrocketing school tuitions - founder Jeffery Watts has been running one of the best ateliers for training, where students gain the skills they need to get the jobs they want. Plus: Regular columnists Jerry Ordway and Jamar Nicholas, and Comic Art Bootcamp by Bret Blevins and Draw! editor Mike Manley, round out this comprehensive issue. Batman/Joker cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. NOTE: May contain nudity for figure-drawing instruction; suggested for Mature Readers Only. 80 pages. Cover price $8.95.

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Cover Greg Hildebrandt. This issue takes you from Middle Earth to a Galaxy Far Far Away with award-winning illustrator Greg Hildebrandt! As one of the Hildebrandt Brothers (along with his late brother Tim), Greg has been charging our imaginations for almost 60 years, and now Draw! goes in-depth with this Grand Master to reveal his techniques and working methods. Then we dive under the waves with Brad Walker (Aquaman, Guardians of the Galaxy, Birds of Prey, Legends of the Dark Knight) for a how-to interview and demo. Plus there's regular columnist Jerry Ordway's tutorial, Jamar Nicholas reviewing the latest art supplies, and Bret Blevins and Draw! editor Mike Manley's Comic Art Bootcamp complete the circle of artistic goodness. 80 pages. Cover price $8.95.

Fantasy/sci-fi illustrator Donato Giancola (Game of Thrones) demos his artistic process, George Pratt (Enemy Ace: War Idyll, Batman: Harvest Breed) discusses his work as comic book artist, illustrator, fine artist, and teacher, Crusty Critic Jamar Nicholas, Jerry Ordway's regular column, and Mike Manley and Bret Blevins' 'Comic Art Bootcamp.' Mature Readers Only. Cover price $8.95.

Mike Hawthorne has continued his upward trajectory to become one of today's best mainstream comics artists. In Draw! #36, Hawthorne slices, dices, and dishes on what it takes to get to the top, and how he creates the razor-sharp imagery that got him there! Next, Draw! travels north of the border to catch up with Shuster Award-winning artist Yanick Paquette as he reveal the techniques and working methods behind his remarkable style. Plus, regular columnist Jerry Ordway continues demonstrating the 'Ord-Way' of creating comics, Jamar Nicholas reviews the latest art supplies, and we present the latest installment of Comic Art Bootcamp by Bret Blevins and editor Mike Manley! Cover price $9.95.

Signed and numbered by Steve Rude - 1st printing. By Steve Rude. Along with featuring model sheets of the entire Nexus cast, discover how award-winning artist Steve "The Dude" Rude approaches Figure Construction, drawing the human (and non-human) head, as well as hardware like space ships and futuristic interiors. Every drawing displays Rude's trademark simplicity of explanation, that will benefit professionals as well as the newest of beginners. For the first time ever, Steve Rude shares his vast collection of model sheet drawings from the Nexus animated promo, and a special section featuring the Nexus Fundraiser drawings from 2002. Prepare for the unexpected in this special bonus section of How to Draw Nexus! Spiral bound for easy drawing board access. Softcover (Spiral Bound), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. B&W. NOTE: Limited to 1,000 copies. Cover price $39.95.

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1st Printing. It's time to create your own comic book and let your imagination soar! Tuttle Studio brings you the ultimate do-it-yourself comic book and manga sketchbook. Create your own adventure and illustrate the story only you can tell! Watch as your story comes to life, panel by panel, right before your eyes! The dozens of blank templates in this book allow you to sketch your story and design an eye-catching cover. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.99.

52 pages of simplified step-by-step lessons in drawing with Frank Borth. Cover price $0.25.

1st printing. Written by Robyn Chapman. Art by Robyn Chapman. Do you dream of becoming a comic artist? Drawing Comics Lab covers all of the basic steps necessary to produce a comic, from the first doodle to the finished publication. This easy-to-follow book is designed for the beginning or aspiring cartoonist; both children and adults will find the techniques to be engaging and highly accessible. Start your comic adventures today with Drawing Comics Lab! Softcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. By Charles Vess. Verdant fairy forests. Whispering mountains. The fallen towers of ancient kings. Spirit-filled lakes. The distant strains of elven bards. For over thirty years, the fantasy art of Charles Vess has been acclaimed worldwide, his rich palette, striking compositions, and lavish detail second to none in the field. Vess has been the illustrator of choice for countless publishers and writers, including Neil Gaiman, Susanna Clark, and George R. R. Martin. Embodying the timeless approach of the golden age of illustration, Vess's work is both breathtakingly singular and yet recalls an era when paint and brush were the vessels that carried readers of all ages to distant lands, bygone ages, and realms of the imagination. Forward by Susanna Clarke, best-selling author of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. Vess's awards include The Will Eisner Comics Industry Award, World Fantasy Award, and Spectrum Annual Award. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 200 pages, full color. NOTE: "The reason that Charles Vess draws such astonishing things, such beautiful things, and such strange things so very well is simple. He draws what he sees." - Neil Gaiman Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. Art by Charles Vess. The fantasy art of Charles Vess is acclaimed worldwide, his rich palette, striking compositions, and lavish detail second to none. Vess has created memorable works for such best-selling fantasy authors as Neil Gaiman, Susanna Clarke, Charles De Lint, and George R. R. Martin, as well as a who's-who list of publishers and clients. His art is both breathtakingly singular while recalling the golden age of illustration, when paint and brush were the vessels that carried readers to distant lands, bygone ages, and realms of the imagination. Foreword by Susanna Clarke, author of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 212 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

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1st printing. By Andy Smith. A fresh, up-to-date approach to creating comics shows artists of all ages and talent levels how to build basic figures into stylized characters, set them in action, and add the backgrounds needed to complete the visual storytelling process. Chapters include instruction on basic shapes and perspective; human anatomy, figure drawing, and stylizing the basic figure; the head and comic facial expressions; and backgrounds and inking techniques. Terrific tips of the trade are provided by prominent young professionals in the comic book industry who share their insiders overviews of the business, giving aspiring cartoonists a decided edge in becoming savvy newcomers as they prepare to enter a very competitive field. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

2nd and later printings. By Andy Smith. A fresh, up-to-date approach to creating comics shows artists of all ages and talent levels how to build basic figures into stylized characters, set them in action, and add the backgrounds needed to complete the visual storytelling process. Chapters include instruction on basic shapes and perspective; human anatomy, figure drawing, and stylizing the basic figure; the head and comic facial expressions; and backgrounds and inking techniques. Terrific tips of the trade are provided by prominent young professionals in the comic book industry who share their insiders overviews of the business, giving aspiring cartoonists a decided edge in becoming savvy newcomers as they prepare to enter a very competitive field. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

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1st printing. Drawing from Life: Memory and Subjectivity in Comic Art is a collection of essays about autobiography, semi-autobiography, fictionalized autobiography, memory, and self-narration in sequential art, or comics. Contributors come from a range of academic backgrounds including English, American studies, comparative literature, gender studies, art history, and cultural studies. The book engages with such well-known figures as Art Spiegelman, Marjane Satrapi, and Alison Bechdel; with such cult-status as Martin Vaughn James; and with lesser-known works by such artists as Frédéric Boilet. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 324 pages, B&W. NOTE: Indicia says 2013, but this softcover was released 02/2015. Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. By Dan Brereton. Dan Brereton's award-winning paintings have entertained comics fans for almost two decades, yet his pencil and monochromatic work are seldom seen in print. This fantastic art book showcases never-before-seen personal work and some familiar characters, including those from his acclaimed Nocturnals series. This soft-cover also includes an interview between Brereton and TV/screenwriter David Mandel. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $20.00.

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Volume 3, Issue 2 - Fall/Winter 2004.

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Volume 4, Issue 1 - Fall/Winter 2005.