Draw Magazine (2001) comic books 2001

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.