Draw Magazine (2001) comic books 2002-2004

Draw!, the professional "how-to" magazine on comics, cartooning, and animation returns for its third issue with another stellar line-up of top industry talent! First, the legendary Dick Giordano gives an interview and step-by-step demonstration on inking techniques and theories. Draw! also proudly introduces new regular columnist Paul Rivoche (of Mr. X fame), who'll be covering a wide spectrum of subjects, from drawing techniques and skills, to tools and composition! Bret Blevins returns for his popular and highly anticipated third installment on figure drawing! Also, animator and director Chris Bailey shows how he took his character Major Damage "From 2D to 3D," and Draw! editor Mike Manley gives us a how-to on web comics! To top it off, this issue also details what every artist needs to know about trademarks and copyrights in the ever-changing artist's market, plus a color section, tips, and much, much more! (TwoMorrow's Publishing) Magazine, 88pg, b&w $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

DRAW!, the professional "how-to" magazine on comics, cartooning, and animation, returns for its fourth big issue with another spectacular lineup of the comic industry's top and award-winning talents. This issue contains interviews and "how-to" demos on all aspects of creating comic imagery, including: "Dynamic layout and penciling" with Erik Larsen (Savage Dragon), an inking tutorial with Harvey Award winner Kevin Nowlan (Jack B. Quick), a "Coloring in Photoshop" tutorial by Harvey Award winner Dave Cooper (Weasel)! Plus, the latest installment of our regular feature on figure drawing by Bret Blevins, procedures and theories by Paul Rivoche, a lavish color section, and much more! (TwoMorrow's Publishing) Magazine, 8x11, 104pg, b&w $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

Draw!, the professional "how-to" make on comics, cartooning, and animation, celebrates its one-year anniversary with a bang in issue #5! Editor Mike Manley has again gathered a stellar line-up of top industry pros to share the tips and tricks of sequential art! This issue includes a step-by-step on producing Powers, the hit Image comic by Brian Bendis and Mike Oeming; penciling by Mike Wieringo (Tellos, Superman); and an inking demo by Mark McKenna (Marvel's Exiles and Detective)! Plus, the regular Draw! columnists return, featuring Bret Blevins with drawing figures in compositions, Paul Rivoche on design for comics and animation, Ande Parks (Green Arrow) with art supply reviews, and more! (TwoMorrow's Publishing) Magazine, 8x11, 88pg, PC $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

Start off with a bang by our terrific cover from former Ren & Stimpy cellmates Bill (Monroe) Wray and Stephen DeStefano! Inside, there are interviews and "How-To" demos on all aspects of creating comic imagery, including: an interview and demo on cartooning and painting by Bill Wray; working in the digital realm in comics and illustration with cover artist Celia Calle; Stephen DeStefano on crossing over and working in both comics and animation; and an inking tutorial by Draw! editor Mike Manley! Plus, the latest installment of our regular feature on figure drawing by Bret Blevins, a look at adding light and shadow to your work, new product reviews with Ande Parks, and even more of what's made Draw! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 9x11, 88pg, PC $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

The professional "How-To" magazine on comics, cartooning, and animation, kicks off with a cover by featured artist Daniel Brereton! In an interview, learn his full-color techniques. Plus: caricaturist Zach Trenholm! He gives a step-by-step demonstration! Also, Alberto Ruiz provides a custom brush lesson on Adobe Illustrator. (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 88pg, b&w $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

The professional "How-To" magazine on comics, cartooning, and animation, has lined up more top pros to show you the tricks of the trade! From comics to video games, there's an interview and demo by Matt Haley (Birds of Prey)! Animation Basics with Disney animator Tom Bancroft (Opposites Attract, Mulan)! From Spain, we explore the fantastic cartooning of José Agreda! There's our regular drawing feature by Bret Blevins! Plus reviews of the best art supplies, links, and more, all behind a new Matt Haley cover! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 88pg, PC $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

Draw! #9 concludes a two-part crossover with Write Now #8! You'll continue to follow the creative process of Danny Fingeroth and Mike Manley as they create their new comic character, "The Thief of Time". The result is a full-color eight-page comic bound into this issue of Draw! Want to know how to make a comic book from scratch? All the answers are in this two-part series, taking you from script to print. Where Write Now #8 leaves off with brainstorming concepts, sketches, plot, and scripting, Mike Manley and Draw! take over with penciling, inking and coloring, lettering, and prepress. You'll even follow the process of shepherding a comic all the way through the printing plant as well, teaching you everything you need to make your own comic! On top of all this will be an interview and demo by PVP's Scott Kurtz! A spotlight on Noel Sickles, "Father of the realistic comic strip" by Bret Blevins! Adobe Illustrator demos by Alberto Ruiz (Dr. Cyberfunken)! The return of Ande Parks, the Crusty Critic, with art supply reviews! Plus Draw!'s new Comics Section, featuring all new comics by some of today's top cartoonists, like Bill Wray, Jose Agreda, and more! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 8x11, 96pg, b&w $5.95 Cover price $5.95.