Comic books in 'Art Instruction'

1st printing.

By Studio Hard Deluxe.

From bed head to battle hair, the way you style your manga character's hair can make or break their look.

In this guide, discover hundreds of styles to transform your sketches into amazing illustrations. You'll learn how hair influences characters and scenes, how it grows and moves, common male and female hairstyles, and more! With step-by-step guidance and over 600 sample illustrations, this is your must-have guide to drawing hairstyles for your manga characters.

Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 160 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Written by Gary Brodsky and Albert Occhino. Art and cover by Rich Buckler. Step-by-step instructions and illustrated examples of how to draw witches, vampires, and other sexy women you might encounter on Halloween night, with art by Marvel comics veteran Rich Buckler.  Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $4.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $32.00

Add to cart Near Mint $32.00

1st printing. By Scott Robertson and Thomas Bertling. The extensive number of refined step-by-step lessons and exercises Scott shares in this book will make it invaluable to those learning to draw, as well as those teaching others to draw. Early chapters focus on an introduction to the discipline with later chapters providing the knowledge needed to draw more complex forms and subjects. Written as an introductory educational book on the methods and techniques of perspective drawing as applied to a range of professions, this book will be an asset to entertainment designers, industrial designers, graphic designers, architects, illustrators and even engineers. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $54.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Gary Brodsky and Albert Occhino. Like the popular series How to Draw Sexy Women, this features step-by-step instructions and illustrated examples of how to draw sexy women in various poses. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 78 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Gary Brodsky and Albert Occhino. This second volume features more step-by-step instructions and illustrated examples of how to draw sexy women in various poses.  Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 78 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $19.95.

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 Iron Man, Spider-Woman, the sinister Mandarin, MODOK, and all the rest of the supporting cast from 'ol Shell Head's corner of the Marvel U. Softcover, 10 1/2-in. x 13 1/2-in., 40 pages, full color. NOTE: Marvel 3-month free subscription featured on the inside of back cover is expired.

Does NOT Have Dustjacket - 2nd and later printings. By Hikaru Hayashi. The Bishoujo beauty is captured in this edition! Softcover, 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects How to Draw Manga (2000-2003) #1-4. AP compiled the first four issues into one easy-to-use trade paperback! Giving you more value, this compilation has 128 pages for a price any pocketbook can handle. See the skills exhibited by Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, Adam Warren, and Joe Wight as they present a comprehensive guide to mastering the manga style. Each featured artist has his own exclusive special comments. Some topics covered in the series include: figure study, costumes, mecha, comic story-telling, and composition. Miss class the first time? Then take the refresher course now, while you still can! Softcover, 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Featuring How to Draw Manga Type Super heroes and Super Villains! See the skills exhibited by Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, David Hutchison, Rod Espinoza, Ted Nomura, and Joe Wight as they present a comprehensive guide to mastering the manga style. Each featured artist has his own exclusive special comments. Some topics covered in the series include: figure study, costumes, mecha, comic story-telling, and composition. Miss class the first time? Then take the refresher course now, while you still can! Softcover, 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.95.

Add to cart Very Good $8.70

Volume 3 - 1st printing. The blockbuster instructional series from Antarctic Press continues to be in high demand - so much so that they're doing a third informative collection! The manga masters at AP dig up another gold mine of valuable instruction in assorted aspects of the manga medium, 128 more pages worth brought to you by such stellar talents as the Godfather of American Manga, Ben Dunn (Ninja High School, Marvel Mangaverse), multitalented creator/illustrator/animator Fred Perry (Gold Digger, Legacy), Eisner/Ignatz nominee Rod Espinosa (Courageous Princess), American manga sensation David Hutchison (Dragon Arms, Ninja High School), and legendary creator and illustrator Joe Wight (Twilight X). Learn the rules of the school from the people who built it! For anyone who missed out on issues #9-12 of the regular series, this is your chance to catch up on those missed lessons! Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 10-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.95.

2nd and later printings. By Hikaru Hayashi. Introducing the latest edition from the best-selling series! In the world of manga, the couple is indispensable. Pairing various couples, this unique collection explains how to render couples from scene to goal, and from basic to finished drawings. Softcover, &-in. x 10-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing.

Drawing Instructions by Hiroyuki Kitazume, Matsuri Okuda, and Akihiro Izumi.

From the publishers of the best-selling How To Draw Manga series! This book is co-authored by the animation production company A.I.C. and Yoyogi Animation Gakuin, a leading animation institute in Tokyo, Japan. It conveys the main or "key" poses in action by showing the reader the work process up to the point where a finished animated work has been created.

Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 132 Pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $24.99.

2nd and later printings.

Drawing Instructions by Hiroyuki Kitazume, Matsuri Okuda, and Akihiro Izumi.

From the publishers of the best-selling How To Draw Manga series! This book is co-authored by the animation production company A.I.C. and Yoyogi Animation Gakuin, a leading animation institute in Tokyo, Japan. It conveys the main or "key" poses in action by showing the reader the work process up to the point where a finished animated work has been created.

Softcover, 7-in. x 10-in., 132 Pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - 1st printing. By Hikaru Hayashi. The 2nd book in the How to Draw Manga series focues on the art of drawing pretty girls! Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 128 pages, B&W. NOTE: All Text is in Japanese. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - NO Dust Jacket - 1st printing. By Hikaru Hayashi. The 2nd book in the How to Draw Manga series focues on the art of drawing pretty girls! Softcover, 128 pages, B&W. NOTE: All Text is in Japanese. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Variant cover by Fred Perry. Story and art by Robert Acosta, Fred Perry and David Hutchison. The popular manga-style creators of Antarctic Press demonstrate how to create the manga-influenced art of 21st century comics. The basics: how to use manga art paper; deciphering the markings in the margins. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

Variant wraparound cover by David Hutchison. Story and art by Robert Acosta, Fred Perry and David Hutchison. The popular manga-style creators of Antarctic Press demonstrate how to create the manga-influenced art of 21st century comics. The basics: how to use manga art paper; deciphering the markings in the margins. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

Story and art by Robert Acosta, Rod Espinosa, and Fred Perry. Fred Perry and the popular manga-style creators of Antarctic Press demonstrate how to create the manga-influenced art of 21st century comics. The third of the three body types: full-grown adults and larger; age and angles; creating adult expressions. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

Add to cart Good $2.99

1st printing. Story and art by Fred Perry, Rod Espinosa, David Hutchison, and Yayoi Neko. Ben Dunn and the popular manga-style creators of Antarctic Press demonstrate advanced techniques in manga-influenced art. In the 21st century, the manga style is often only a jumping-off point for artists on the way to creating their own individual styles. 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

NO DUST JACKET - English Edition - Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "Compiling Techneques!" How To Draw Manga series, the English-language instructional series featuring authentic instructional data for beginners in the art of manga. If you want begin to learn manga, or to just improve your artistic techniques for drawing exciting manga stories, these volumes are all highly recommended! Softcover (with Dust Jacket), B&W. Cover price $18.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $9.49

Add to cart Very Fine $9.49

English Edition - Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. "Developing Shoujo Manga Techniques!" Fifth in the best-selling series! This volume shows the techniques used in manga for girls now so widely used today that they have come to define modern manga style. These techniques are indispensable for you to draw characters more realistically and pay close attention to backgrounds. This volume is a definitive compendium that reveals these techniques in extraordinary detail and precision. Accept no substitutes! This is the latest release in the official How to Draw series from Graphic-Sha! Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $18.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. By Ben Dunn. Get all the bountiful benefit of Antarctic's How to Draw Manga series, now in a more portable, ready-to-use format! Antarctic Press brings you the collective experience of its stable of manga artists in this newly arranged edition. Every section presents a drawing lesson, with the final page set up like a sheet of blank bristol so you can practice the lesson wherever you are! Take your How to Draw on the road, in the air - anywhere! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. By Ben Dunn. Get all the bountiful benefit of Antarctic's How to Draw Manga series, now in a more portable, ready-to-use format! Antarctic Press brings you the collective experience of its stable of manga artists in this newly arranged edition. Every section presents a drawing lesson, with the final page set up like a sheet of blank bristol so you can practice the lesson wherever you are! Take your How to Draw on the road, in the air - anywhere! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. By Ben Dunn. Get all the bountiful benefit of Antarctic's How to Draw Manga series, now in a more portable, ready-to-use format! Antarctic Press brings you the collective experience of its stable of manga artists in this newly arranged edition. Every section presents a drawing lesson, with the final page set up like a sheet of blank bristol so you can practice the lesson wherever you are! Take your How to Draw on the road, in the air - anywhere! Volume 5 is the newest volume in the series, and Volume 3 will help you brush up on old lessons! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., B&W. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects How to Draw Manga (2000-2003) #1-6. By Ben Dunn. Antarctic Press's How to Draw Manga series has continued to amaze, delight and satisfy readers the world over, whether they want to draw manga themselves or just want to know how we do it. Featuring incredible art and insightful comments from Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, Adam Warren, Joe Wight, Rod Espinosa and David Hutchison. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $18.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects How to Draw Manga (2000-2003) #7-12. By Ben Dunn. Incredible art and insightful comments from Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, Joe Wight, Rod Espinosa, and David Hutchison, all in one magazine-sized manga-monster of a collection! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $21.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects How to Draw Manga (2000-2003) #13-18. By Ben Dunn. Six more issues' worth of incredible art and insightful comments from Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, Joe Wight, Rod Espinosa, and David Hutchison, all in one manga-monster of a collection! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $21.95.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects How to Draw Manga (2000-2003) #19-23. By Ben Dunn. Continuing our mission to create new manga artists, we bring you the next installment in the acclaimed "How to Draw Manga" series. Whether your goal is to create stunning effects, tell engrossing stories, or design intricate characters, this book brings the skills of today's premiere American Manga artists to you. Contributors include Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, Rod Espinosa, David Hutchison, and more! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $21.95.

1st printing. Text by Christopher Harbo. Art by Haining and Mel Joy San Juan. What happens when DC Super Heroes and Villains unite with the popular manga art style? You get dynamic artwork that practically leaps off the page! Join in the fun and learn how to draw Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and the DC Super-Pets, as well as their friends and foes, as compelling manga characters. With 45+ projects broken down in easy-to-follow steps and stunning illustrations by talented, DC-approved artists, this drawing guide is perfect for sparking imagination and helping artists of all levels hone their skills and create manga style masterpieces. So pick up a pencil, grab some paper, and reimagine the World's Greatest Super Heroes like they've never been seen before! Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 120 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $12.99.

By Katy Coope. Improve your drawing skills and create exciting Manga characters. Learn step-by-step how to draw different faces and bodies as well as cool clothes and accessories. Discover the secrets of creating action in your drawings, like running and jumping. You'll even get tips on designing backgrounds, drawing manga creatures, and how to put it all together in one scene. So, grab your pencil, and start drawing. Softcover, 9 x 11-in, Color interior. Cover price $6.99.

1st printing. By Ben Dunn. Learn all about the costumes, weapons, and accessories of samurai and ninja, from the traditional period drama types to the more modern versions seen in shows like Samurai 7 and Naruto! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $21.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Ben Dunn, Robert Acosta, and Sherard Jackson. Ben Dunn and the popular manga-style creators of Antarctic Press demonstrate how to make mighty manga mech. The titans of tech teach tips and tricks on drawing everything from simple screwdrivers to solar-powered armor with enough realism that even your high-school shop teacher will say, That could work. In a convenient pocket-sized manga format. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in. 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. Written by Gary Brodsky and Albert Occhino. Step-by-step instructions and illustrated examples of how to draw artificial beings of various stripes, with a special focus on robot anatomy. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 78 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. By Scott Robertson and Thomas Bertling. The extensive number of refined step-by-step lessons and exercises Scott shares in this book will make it invaluable to those learning to draw, as well as those teaching others to draw. Early chapters focus on an introduction to the discipline with later chapters providing the knowledge needed to draw more complex forms and subjects. Written as an introductory educational book on the methods and techniques of perspective drawing as applied to a range of professions, this book will be an asset to entertainment designers, industrial designers, graphic designers, architects, illustrators and even engineers. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $39.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

1st printing. Story and art by Prentis Rollins. DC artist Prentis Rollins shows readers how to conceptualize, draw, colorize, and digitally enhance and finish dozens of sci-fi characters, settings, and scenarios with a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to the entire process. His distinctive and varied styles, coupled with clear instruction, give artists of all levels the inspiration and techniques they need to create the future worlds of their dreams and nightmares whether for fun, graphic novels, comics, video games, movie shorts, etc. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $25.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Gary Brodsky and Albert Occhino. This second volume of the popular series features step-by-step instructions and illustrated examples of how to draw sexy women in various poses.  Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 78 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Written by Gary Brodsky and Albert Occhino. This third volume of the popular series features step-by-step instructions and illustrated examples of how to draw sexy women in various poses. Each issue also includes blank pages for aspiring artists to practice their techniques.  Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Written by Gary Brodsky and Albert Occhino. This fifth volume of the popular series demonstrates the steadily reduced production values as the series went along.  Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $4.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Robert Acosta, Ben Dunn, Rod Espinosa, David Hutchison, Sam Lotfi and Paul Kilpatrick. Artists of English-language manga demonstrate how to draw in the popular style of Shoujo (or shojo), Japanese girls comics. Important stylistic techniques, including: creating characters; clothing; head and body structure; storytelling; expressive emotions; backgrounds; eyes that sparkle; effeminate men. 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. Written by Gary Brodsky and Albert Occhino. Step-by-step instructions and illustrated examples of how to draw spacecraft, futuristic cities, control consoles, weapons, technology and hardware. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 78 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Includes simple step-by-step instructions showing exactly how to draw your favorite DC super heroes - Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman and Robin! Also includes 12 blank pages in the book to practice what you have learned. Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.99.

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.

2000 edition. Richard Buckler has worked for Marvel, DC and Archie Comics. Expanded from previous editions. 6 3/4-in. x 10 1/4-in., 94 pages, black and white. Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $12.00

Add to cart Fine $9.00

Add to cart Fine $9.00

Add to cart Very Good $6.00

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.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $259.00 View scans Paper: White Label #0193269023 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $300.00 or Best Offer View scans CGC Qualified Paper: Off white to white Manufactured without yellow ink on cover. Manufacturing error. Label #1212947002 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

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.

Do you wish you could re-create the world of Timmy Turner and his Fairy Godparents in your own home? Well, you don't have to attend The Fairy Academy to learn how-you don't even have to research Da Rules! In fact, all the information you really need to bring Timmy and his world to life on paper is in this book. Just follow the simple step-by-step instructions and-poof! you'll be an artist in no time! (Magic wand not included.) Softcover, 11 x 8 1/2-in, Color interior.

1st printing. By Earl R. Phelps. Learn to create and draw you very own super heroes and villains, and pose them in many different dynamic action poses. Softcover (Saddle Stich/Stapled), 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 32 pages, B&W. All Ages

Add to cart Near Mint $8.99

1st printing. Story and art by Neil Cameron. Part comic book, part coloring & activity book, 100% fun! An accessible, cool, and engrossing guide for younger readers to creating their own comics and graphic novels. Want to have awesome ideas, every time? Feel like turning your ideas into amazing stories? And ever wish you could make your creations come alive with incredible artwork? If any of these things sounded cool to you, then How to Make Awesome Comics is the perfect book to help you on your way to comics/cartooning genius. Let Professor Panels and Art Monkey take you through every step you'll need to be on your way! Softcover, 64 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

1st printing.

Take a deep dive into the design process behind the iconic characters of the Street Fighter franchise.

This includes a detailed showcase of the raw concept art behind Street Fighter V, as well as a look back at classic Street Fighter and Final Fight games. The book is packed with in-depth interviews, creator commentary, anatomy tips, sprite illustrations, costume designs, rejected characters, and more!

How To Make Capcom Fighting Characters is a must-have reference guide for all artists and fighting game fans.

Hardcover, 288 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

1st printing.

Have you ever wanted to create characters that look like they belong on the big screen? Now you can!

In this exclusive in-depth hardcover, you'll learn tips and tricks from some of the industry's best concept artists. Ryan Meinerding, Andy Park and the other artists behind Marvel Studios' Visual Development department will share their methods for creating iconic designs for all your favorite characters, from Captain America to Black Panther and more! Learn their favorite tools of the trade, their tips for visual character development and their process of collaborating with other artists on the team, as well as the Costume and Props departments, to create seamless film designs!

Hardcover, 240 pages, PC/PB&W. All Ages

Cover price $50.00.