Sketch Magazine (2000) comic books 2001

It's a bird! It's a plane! No! It's Ed McGuiness! The artist behind the Man of Steel starts things off with bang in this power-packed Kryptonite-free issue of Sketch, with a comprehensive interview on his contribution to the industry. From his extensive work on titles like Vampirella and Fighting American, to his position as the top artist on Superman; how has he done it? Ed discusses his clean style of illustrating and how he landed the largest and most famous superhero of all times. In addition to the interview, Sketch will supply all the "How To..." and fill the niche of comic book creation with columns on the comic industry such as inking, coloring, writing, pencilling, promoting, packaging etc. written by some of the most respectable professionals in the business. Sketch is the trade publication of the comic industry offering comic book creators a forum to swap tales and secrets. The material in Sketch is never dated, thus each article offers fresh information that can be used over and over again. Cover price $5.95.

George Perez is renowned throughout the comic book industry for his sensational penciling skill and dynamic style. Sketch attempts to peek inside the innovative mind of Perez and analyze his incredible influence on the world of comics, spotlighting a comprehensive interview with this trend-setter, role-model, and pinnacle artisan of all team-titles. From his early years on Teen Titans to his revolutionary work on Crisis on Infinite Earths and beyond into his current anxiously anticipated epic Avengers / JLA crossover, you'll learn first-hand how he is capable of managing the multitude of characters in his projects and still keep his sanity in check. Additionally, Sketch supplies all the "How To..." and fills the niche of comic book creation featuring columns focusing on aspects of the comic industry as inking, coloring, writing, penciling, promoting, packaging, and more! Cover price $5.95.

Comic Book Art Tips & Techniques. Adam & Andy Kubert - Ultimate X-Men to Wolverine: Origin. Plus: Gravity in Comics, Print on Demand, Digital Coloring - Cool Palettes, Animation 101. Cover art of "the boys" by Joe Kubert. Sketch is filled with informational 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. Bimonthly. (Blue Line) Magazine, FC Cover price $5.95.

For the past decade, Frank Cho and Insight Studios have been turning heads in the comic industry. With his incredibly smooth illustration style and signature pin-up women, Frank has played the role of a masterful architect as he built the world of Liberty Meadows. Featured in the pages of this issue, Cho discusses his career, influences, and future aspirations as he explains his approach to his work. In addition, Sketch also supplies all the "How Tos" and fills the niche of comic creation with columns on inking, coloring, writing, penciling, promoting, packaging, etc. Sketch offers comic creators a forum to swap tales and secrets. Bimonthly. (Blue Line) Magazine, 64pg, FC$5.95 Cover price $5.95.