Comic books in 'Comics Hobby'

1st printing. By Rich Buckler. Rich Buckler, a (at the time of this book's release) fifteen year veteran of comics teaches you how to draw super heroes, focusing on anatomy, perspective, and heroic posing. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 96 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $6.95.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Written by Gary Brodsky and Albert Occhino. Art and cover by Rich Buckler. This volume features material from Solsons earlier How to Draw Super Heroes SC (1986 Solson), with art by Marvel comics veteran Rich Buckler. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 78 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

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Treasury Edition. Written by Ty Templeton. Art by John Delaney and Ron Boyd. Inside you'll find in-depth guides that take you through the process of comic book figure drawing, rough sketch to finished illustration, as well as basic drawing techniques such as foreshortening, perspective, drawing through, and more! In addition to Superman, you'll also learn how to draw Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, The Parasite, Mr. Mxyzptlk, and many other friends and foes of the Man of Steel. And, with helpful tips for rendering the Daily Planet and other Metropolis locations, you'll be creating impressive Superman action scenes in no time! 10 1/2" X 13". 44 pages. Full Color.

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1st printing. Written by Ty Templeton. Art by John Delaney and Ron Boyd. Inside you'll find in-depth guides that take you through the process of comic book figure drawing, rough sketch to finished illustration, as well as basic drawing techniques such as foreshortening, perspective, drawing through, and more! In addition to Superman, you'll also learn how to draw Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, The Parasite, Mr. Mxyzptlk, and more! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

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Standard wraparound cover by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Written by Allan J. Fromberg. Art by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, and Rich Buckler. One of a series of how-to art books from Solson, the company run by the son of Marvel comics veteran Sol Brodsky. This volume features step-by-step instructions and illustrated examples of how to draw the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, using sketches and pinups drawn by Turtle co-creators Kevin B. Eastman and Peter Laird. Includes weaponry; turtle heads, hands, and feet; action scenes; motion; facial expressions; and even the proper way to draw turtle teeth and shells. Published during the height of the first wave of Turtlemania in comics. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

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Misprint Edition cover by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Written by Allan J. Fromberg. Art by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, and Rich Buckler. One of a series of how-to art books from Solson, the company run by the son of Marvel comics veteran Sol Brodsky. This volume features step-by-step instructions and illustrated examples of how to draw the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, using sketches and pinups drawn by Turtle co-creators Kevin B. Eastman and Peter Laird. Includes weaponry; turtle heads, hands, and feet; action scenes; motion; facial expressions; and even the proper way to draw turtle teeth and shells. Published during the height of the first wave of Turtlemania in comics. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Sherard Jackson. The ultimate step-by-step guide on the creation of transforming robots by mecha genius Sherard Jackson has now converted into a new, space- and fuel-efficient Pocket Manga mode! The lessons cover a full spectrum of subjects, ranging from assembling basic shapes into reconfigurable parts to applying diverse design philosophies. The in-depth lessons are illustrated with wonderfully detailed examples. This volume is essential for aspiring mech designers and robot enthusiasts! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. Includes 8 pages of grid paper. This Marvel "How to Draw" series shows aspiring artist step-by-step how to draw their favorite heroes and villains from the Marvel Universe. In this volume, learn how to draw Wolverine, Beast, Cyclops, Storm, Rogue, Gambit, Professor X, Magneto, Sabretooth, Mr. Sinister, Sentinels, and the Blackbird! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 10 1/2-in. x 13 1/2-in., 40 pages, full color. NOTE: Marvel 3-month free subscibtion featured on the inside of back cover is expired.

Written and Illustrated by Christopher Hart. 32 Pages, Full Color.

How To Make Animated Cartoons by Nat Falk with an introduction by Paul Terry of Terrytoons fame. (1941) Published by Foundation Press. First edition/first printing. 80 pages, 8.5-in. x 11-in. Includes a brief tour of the Terry Studio, a history of animated cartoons, How To Draw animated cartoons, how they are made, and more. Chapter highlights include Walter Lantz's How I Created Andy Panda. Includes vintage art featuring Popeye, Bugs, Mutt and Jeff, Daffy, and other popular cartoon characters of that era.

How To Make Animated Cartoons by Nat Falk with an introduction by Paul Terry of Terrytoons fame. (1941) Published by Foundation Press. First edition/first printing. 80 pages, 8.5-in. x 11-in. Includes a brief tour of the Terry Studio, a history of animated cartoons, How To Draw animated cartoons, how they are made, and more. Chapter highlights include Walter Lantz's How I Created Andy Panda. Includes vintage art featuring Popeye, Bugs, Mutt and Jeff, Daffy, and other popular cartoon characters of that era. Hardback only, NO dust jack, 8.5-in. x 11-in., B&W, 80 pages.

How to Make Money Writing for Comics Magazines (1943) by Robert Kangher, published by Cambridge House. Detailed examination of how to script a comic book story by one of comics' great writers. Chapters: "How to Start a Comics Story," "Essential Elements of the Comics Script," "The Important 'Don'ts' in a Comics Script," "Supplying the Editor's Wants," "Important Tools of the Trade," "Professional Technique of Comics Script Writing," "Writer's Guide to Professional Script Format," and a comics story with scene-by-scene commentary. 96 pages, 5.25 x 8 in., squarebound softcover.

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How to Make Money Writing for the Stage (1943) by Robert Kanigher, published by Cambridge House. Kanigher was a writer and editor for DC Comics for many years. Of his many contributions to the comics field, he is best known as the creator of Sgt. Rock and as the writer for "The Mystery of the Human Thunderbolt," the Flash story in Showcase #4 that ushered in the Silver Age of comics.

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How to Make Money Writing Popular Books (1943) by Robert Kanigher is published by Cambridge House.

1st printing. By BRAD GUIGAR, DAVE KELLETT, SCOTT KURTZ, and KRISTOFER STRAUB. Finally, a book about how to make Web comics from some guys who actually know how to do it! For years, young, creative men and women have dreamed about making a living from their comic strips. But until recently their only avenue of success was through a syndicate or publisher. Now, more and more cartoonists are doing it on their own and self-publishing their comic strips on the web. With the right amount of work, knowledge and luck, so can you! SCOTT KURTZ (Eisner award winning PvP) and KRISTOFER STRAUB (Starslip Crisis) offer advice on how to create compelling characters, develop a solid comic strip, build a Website, forge a community and start earning money from your Web comic without having to sell your soul. Softcover, 196 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.99.

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2nd and later printings. By BRAD GUIGAR, DAVE KELLETT, SCOTT KURTZ, and KRISTOFER STRAUB. Finally, a book about how to make Web comics from some guys who actually know how to do it! For years, young, creative men and women have dreamed about making a living from their comic strips. But until recently their only avenue of success was through a syndicate or publisher. Now, more and more cartoonists are doing it on their own and self-publishing their comic strips on the web. With the right amount of work, knowledge and luck, so can you! SCOTT KURTZ (Eisner award winning PvP) and KRISTOFER STRAUB (Starslip Crisis) offer advice on how to create compelling characters, develop a solid comic strip, build a Website, forge a community and start earning money from your Web comic without having to sell your soul. Softcover, 196 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.99.

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Text by Allan J. Fromberg. Art by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, and Rich Buckler. Wraparound cover by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Gary Brodsky, son of Marvel Comics managing editor Sol Brodsky, presents his take on how to publish comics. Ironically, this was published just before the indie comics bubble burst, when many stores and publishers went under, including Brodskys Solson Publishing. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

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A lot of articles are written on the creative process of comics, but not nearly as many on the other side of the business: publishing. After ten years of self-publishing, Josh Blaylock has gone from back room small press exhibitor to the head of a top ten comic book company. He now shares his knowledge of the industry with anyone who has ever pondered doing the same. This six issue, mostly prose series is informative, entertaining, and a bit autobiographical. Blaylock isolates the six most important aspects of the process, starting with 'Building Your Infrastructure.' Cover price $4.95.

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'Building Your Creative Team' is the focus of the second installment of Josh Blaylock's information packed Self Publishing guide. If anything that Blaylock's past ten years of publishing has taught him, there's more to making a comic book than just finding people to write and draw it. You need to think about everyone's goals and expectations, and spell them out in writing before you move forward. A must have for anyone interested in publishing, no matter how modest or lofty their goals may be. Cover price $4.95.

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'Printing and Marketing' is the focus of the third installment in Josh Blaylock's prose guide to self-publishing comics and manga. You can have the best comic in the entire world, but if you don't know how to promote it, you're in trouble. Today offers more opportunities than ever to get the 'word out' about your product, and this chapter will help you take advantage of those things. It's a decade of publishing experience consolidated into one easy to read series, straight from the president of DDP! Cover price $4.95.

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Have you finally done it? Self-Published your own comic book? Well, it doesn't stop there! The final issue of Devil's Due President Josh Blaylock's 'how to' series concludes with 'Hit the Pavement,' explaining what is necessary to keep the momentum going for promoting your comic or manga series. Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. By Josh Blaylock. A lot of articles are written on the creative process of comics, but not nearly as many on the other side of the business: publishing. After ten years of self-publishing, Josh Blaylock has gone from back room small press exhibitor to the head of a top ten comic book company. He now shares his knowledge of the industry with anyone who has ever pondered doing the same. This mostly prose series is informative, entertaining, and a bit autobiographical. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Updated Edition - 1st printing. Written by Josh Blaylock. Josh Blaylock's ultimate guide to Self Publishing is updated to include the newest conditions in the industry - most notably the rise of digital comics, changes in the book store landscape, and crowd source funding. This guide is a must for anyone seeking the real scoop on just what it takes to get your comic book ideas out into the world! Hardcover, 124 pages, B&W Cover price $17.99.

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24 pages. B&W. Text with illustrations providing tips for selling at conventions. Written by Rembert Parker, Robert Golub, and the Vantage Staff. Cover price $2.95.

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1st printing. By Chuck Sambuchino. Move over zombies and adolescent vampires. There's a new threat in town - and it's only twelve inches tall. How to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack is the only comprehensive survival guide that will help you prevent, prepare for, and ward off an imminent home invasion by the common garden gnome. Once thought of as harmless yard decorations, evidence is mounting that these smiling lawn statues are poised and ready to wreck havoc. The danger is real. And it's here. Hardcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

2nd and later printings. By Seth Grahame-Smith. Forewrod by Wes Craven. If you find yourself trapped in a horror movie, there's no need to be afraid. This book teaches readers how to cope with every kind of horror movie obstacle, from axe-wielding psychopaths to haunted Japanese videotapes! Chapters include "How to Survive a Night of Babysitting," "How to Convince the Skeptical Local Sheriff," "How to Perform an Exorcism," "How to Tell If You've Been Dead Since the Beginning of the Movie," "How to Vanquish a Murderous Doll," and others. Full of illustrated instructions on avoiding ghosts, serial killers, haunted cars, murderous pets, telekinetic prom queens, and countless other hazards! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $14.95.

CD-ROM Edition - 1st printing. Includes CD. Exclusively from Antarctic Press comes this latest edition to their top-selling "How to Series" - a super-sized book of all-new instructional materials on one of the most vital aspects of manga, toning! This definitive source will show you the secrets, skills, and techniques of the manga pros for bringing line art to life, making characters charismatic, and landscapes lush! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.95.

CD-ROM Edition - 1st printing. DOES NOT Include CD. Exclusively from Antarctic Press comes this latest edition to their top-selling "How to Series" - a super-sized book of all-new instructional materials on one of the most vital aspects of manga, toning! This definitive source will show you the secrets, skills, and techniques of the manga pros for bringing line art to life, making characters charismatic, and landscapes lush! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. By Jack Koch. A comprehensive guide to one of the most beloved All Ages show of all time - The Howdy Doody Show! Includes a look at the actors, the puppets and puppeteers, trivia questions, and a guide to related merchandise. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $16.95.

Vintage coloring book featuring characters from Kagran's beloved classic television series, "Howdy Doody". 8" x 10.5", 128 pages, B&W.

Revised Edition - 1st printing. By Tom DeFalco. Now with 16 pages added to the original edition in time for the new feature film! Capturing the legend of this amazing Marvel Comics super-hero, Hulk: The Incredible Guide traces the Hulk's 45+ years, from the original comic book to the long-running 1970s television series and beyond! Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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This is a graphic novel preview book featuring I Am Legend, December 32nd, Odyssey, Metabarons, and more. 28 pgs. Color. Mature readers.

1st printing. Written by Will Brooker. Will Brookers in depth investigation into Batman Begins and The Dark Knight uncovers the complex relationship between popular films, audiences, and producers in our age of media convergence. He addresses a myriad of questions raised by these films: did Batman Begins end when The Dark Knight began? Does its story include Burger Kings Dark Whopper, the Gotham Knight DVD, or the Why So Serious viral marketing campaign? Is it separate from the parallel narratives of the Arkham Asylum videogame, the monthly comic books, the animated series and the graphic novels? Can the brightly campy incarnations of the Batman ever be fully repressed by The Dark Knight, or are they an intrinsic part of the character? In other words, do all of these various manifestations feed into a single Batman metanarrative? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 256 pages, text only.

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*18+ Mature Readers Only* Interviews with Underground comics creators, reviews and more.120 Pages, B&W. *18+ Mature Readers Only* Cover price $5.00.

Covers the hobby game and graphic novel (including manga) markets. This issue includes: Yu-Gi-Oh Dragons of Legend, feature articles, and reviews. 28 pages, full color.

Covers the hobby game and graphic novel (including manga) markets. This issue includes: 2015 market size estimates for both the comics and graphic novel the and hobby game markets, Top Game Picks for Fall 2016, Hobby Game Top 10 charts for Summer 2016, Top GN/Manga Picks for Fall 2016, Top 10 GN/Manga Franchises for Spring 2016, feature articles, and reviews. 32 pages, full color.

Covers the hobby game and graphic novel (including manga) markets. 8.5" x 11", 44 pages, full color.

Covers the hobby game and graphic novel (including manga) markets. 8.5" x 11", 36 pages, full color.

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Cooke, Palmiotti, Gray, Grant, Raimondi, Lee, more (w) o Cooke, Kaluta, Templesmith, Raimondi, more (a) o Darwyn Cooke, more (c) Drop a mere buck and get a full 32 pages of previews of upcoming IDW projects, including 8 pages of Darwyn Cooke's The Hunter, Palmiotti & Gray's The Last Resort, Brea & Zane Grant and Ben Templesmith's We Will Bury You, Elaine Lee & Michael Kaluta's Starstruck, Pablo Raimondi's Oxido, and more! *Retailers: See your order form for a special incentive FC o 32 pages o $0.99 Cover price $1.00.

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IDW Winter Catalog features news and promotional material for upcoming projects. 6.5" x 10.25", 32 pages, FC.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story by Jay Edward Disbrow. Cover by Dave Stevens. A look at the early days of the American comics industry, focusing on Jerry Iger, who partnered with Will Eisner to create one of the first comics studios, Eisner and Iger. Disbrows historical retrospective features comic panels, cover reproductions and photographs of early comics artists, publishers and their work. But the main draw for some fans will be the beautiful Dave Stevens cover featuring Iger creation Sheena, Queen of the Jungle. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95. Cover price $14.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story by Jay Edward Disbrow. Cover by Dave Stevens. A look at the early days of the American comics industry, focusing on Jerry Iger, who partnered with Will Eisner to create one of the first comics studios, Eisner and Iger. Disbrows historical retrospective features comic panels, cover reproductions and photographs of early comics artists, publishers and their work. But the main draw for some fans will be the beautiful Dave Stevens cover featuring Iger creation Sheena, Queen of the Jungle. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

The Journal of Contemporary Illustration returns with a new issue featuring artist Mitch O'Connell, an illustrator whose work has graced the covers and interior pages of scores of comic books and magazines. The extensive article features a retrospective of his career, and showcases his many paintings and line art illustrations. Also in this issue is the spectacular work of Mark Schultz, a man who needs little introduction in these pages. The feature with Mark focuses on work from his latest books with John Fleskes Publications, and more. Rounding out the issue is a feature on Scary Girl artist and toy designer extraordinaire, Nathan Jurevicius. The rundown of exhibitions and events, and the regular book review column, round out the issue. Cover price $10.00.

Interviews, profiles, and original art. 96 pages, full color, 8.5" x 11". Cover price $15.00.

"Preliminary Edition." Illustrated checklist of underground comix, plus interviews with Maurice Escutchier and Robin Storesund. 8-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 128 pages on newsprint; cardstock covers. Published by Archival Press. Cover price $4.50.

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1st printing. By Mike Benton. From the author of The Comic Book in America comes a comprehensive look at the history of Crime and Detective comics. Complete with a checklist, more than 200 full color photos, and behind-the-scenes stories! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 150 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

Fan published checklist for Marvel Comics up to 1967. Features illustrations by Kerry Gordon and character introductions. 8-1/2" x 11", 30 pages, B&W.