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Sketch Magazine (2000) comic books 2000-2002

  • Issue #3
    Sketch Magazine (2000) 3

    Comic Book Art Tips & Techniques. Marc Silvestri - the magic behind Top Cow. Plus: Digital Coloring, Seeing the Scene, Page Composition, Thoughts on Scripting, Behind the Panel. Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #5
    Sketch Magazine (2000) 5

    Billy Tucci, the creator of Shi, stops by and discusses the creation of Shi, and why he decided to self-publish. Sketch Magazine has become one of the comic book industry's top trade magazines, offering creators a forum for creativity and inspiration. Sketch is also filled with informative articles, tips, and how-to's by successful comic book creators on all aspects of creating comics books, from writing, penciling and inking, to coloring and packaging. (Blue Line) Magazine, 56pg, FC Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #6
    Sketch Magazine (2000) 6

    Brian Bendis is in the house! Brian shares with Sketch Magazine his know-how from self publishing to working on some of the hottest projects hitting the shelves this year ? Hell Spawn, Powers, Daredevil and Ultimate Spider-Man. Sketch Magazine has become the comic book industries trade magazine, offering creators a forum for creativity and inspiration. Sketch is also filled with informational articles; tips; and how to's by successful comic book creators on all aspects of creating comic books from writing, penciling, and inking, to coloring and packaging. Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #8
    Sketch Magazine (2000) 8
    • Comic is autographed by artist Dave Doorman and includes a Lone Star Comics Certificate of Authenticity.

    Star Wars cover artist Dave Dorman is featured in an in-depth interview that shares Dave's story of success and how he tries to maintain it and keep it going. Dorman also gives us a sneak peak of his current project, Rail. In addition to the interview, Sketch supplies all of the "How To's..." and fills the niche of comic creation with columns on the comic industry such as inking, coloring, writing, penciling, promotion, packaging, and more. Written by some of the most respected professionals in the business. Sketch is a trade publication; the material included is not dated, thus each article offers fresh information that can be used over and over again. Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #13
    Sketch Magazine (2000) 13

    With artwork gracing the covers of the hot new G.I. Joe series, David Michael Beck has been a true American hero with his revolutionary presentation of some of pop culture's most fabled characters. Armed with his stylized realism, Beck has propelled to the front of the comic book world, bringing with him over 30 years of professional illustrating experience. David takes a break to sit down with Sketch and shares his feelings on his newly found status as a comic industry icon and discusses his career, influences, and his goal to remain on top of his skills and the times. As a bonus, Beck breaks down his latest cover piece, from concept to finish. In addition, Sketch will supply all the "How To's" and fill the niche of comic creation with columns on digital coloring, illustrating, writing, etc...Sketch Magazine ?? the comic industry's trade magazine! (Blue Line) Magazine, 64pg$5.95 Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #15
    Sketch Magazine (2000) 15

    As the illustrator behind the Star Wars Episode II the comic, Jane Duursema, has taken this heavy responsibility head on with lightsaber blazing. Bringing to bear years of experience, Jane has carved out a place for herself among the legion of Star Wars fans. Escaping momentarily from her heavy work schedule and nonstop fanfare, Jane stops in with Sketch to discuss her contribution to continuing this epic story of galactic proportions and the thrill of having on of her own characters she designed appear in Star Wars Episode II. In addition, with columns on digital coloring, illustrating, scripting, etc., Sketch supplies all the "How To's" that both old and new comic creators will find informative and entertaining. (Blue Line) Magazine, 64pg, FC$5.95 Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #17
    Sketch Magazine (2000) 17

    With a bold style that makes him one of the most sought-after illustrators in the business, Ron Garney brings his artistic flair to bear in depicting one of comic's greatest super groups - the uncanny X-Men. Ron talks about how his years of experience and talent led to his joining the X-Men artist hall of fame, and his thoughts on his contributions to these and other wildly popular characters. Adding to the excitement, Sketch supplies its usual uncannily instructional columns on digital coloring, penciling, scripting, etc. - all the "how-to" both muties and non- mutants alike need to create their own comics, all explained in an eye-catching, informative, and attractive format. (Blue Line Pro) Magazine, 64pg, b&w$5.95 Cover price $5.95.