Draw! comic books issue 22

Final Issue - Story and art by Jason Lutes. Berlin 22 is the final issue of Jason Lutes Berlin–a sweeping masterpiece twenty years in the making. Where will Silvia go now that shes completely estranged from her family? Will David and his parents escape Berlin before the Nazis start rounding people up? Learn the fates of Marthe, Kurt, Anna, and the city itself, rapidly transforming around them. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

Cover by Ben Dunn. Antarctic Press continues its series of How to Draw Manga guidebooks! Artists like Brian Denham, David Hutchison and Sam Lotfi continue to present a comprehensive guide in mastering the manga style, emphasizing different, useful aspects every issue! Each featured artist will have his own exclusive special comments. In this issue: Draw backgrounds like a pro by Brian Denham. Plus: When to use the sweat bead and many other character effects by David Hutchison. And: That cool manga hairstyle by Sam Lotfi. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

For Vol. 1-19 see Palooka Ville (1991).

Volume 22 - 1st printing. By Seth. This installment of Seth's critically acclaimed one-man anthology features an autobiographical comic about Seth's childhood, part four of his long-running Clyde Fans serial, a photo essay about a barbershop he designed, and a comic strip about the art of barbering. "Nothing Lasts" revisits Seth's childhood in 1960s Ontario, with a special focus on the salvation that he found in library books and drug-store comics. The Clyde Fans chapter included here shows the conclusion of brothers Abe and Simon Matchcard's first lengthy conversation, and Abe's pensive, self-questioning mood as he drives back to Dominion to meet up with his old flame, Alice. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 120 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: For Vol. 1-19 see Palooka Ville (1991). Cover price $22.95.

Draw! #22 presents an in-depth interview with one of the top inkers of the modern age, Scott Williams! From his days at Marvel and Image, to his work with Jim Lee on such pivotal series as Batman: Hush, Scott discusses his working process with editor Mike Manley, and shows he's an accomplished solo artist in his own right (as evidenced by this issue's striking cover). Then, Danny Fingeroth interviews superstar artist Frank Miller about his career and working methods, including samples of Miller and Klaus Janson's working process, showing examples of their work from thumbnails and pencils to finished inks. Cover price $7.95.