The Dc Comics Guide to Creating Comics: Inside the Art of Visual Storytelling

Potts, Carl/ Lee, Jim (Foreward By)

ISBN 10: 0385344724 / ISBN 13: 9780385344722

Published by Watson-Guptill Pubns, 2013

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192 pages. 10.50x7.50x0.50 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Dc Comics Guide to Creating Comics: Inside the Art of Visual Storytelling
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill Pubns
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0385344724
• ISBN 13: 9780385344722
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.66 kilograms

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Synopsis

The most exciting and comprehensive book yet in the bestselling DC Comics how-to-draw series.

From the bestselling DC Comics Guide series, this is the essential resource for aspiring comics creators looking to make intriguing, action-packed comics like the experts at DC Comics. Going beyond the typical art and writing lessons, this book shows readers how to take full advantage of comics' sequential visual storytelling possibilities. With examples direct from DC Comics, featuring their best creators and classic superheroes like Batman, Superman, and the rest of the Justice League, it presents key principles and techniques for crafting exciting professional-quality comics. This behind-the-curtain look at the DC Comics creative process is a can't-miss opportunity for aspiring comics creators, whether they want to work for DC Comics or invent their own unique comics creations.

About the Author

CARL POTTS is a creative director, an editor, an artist, and a writer with years of experience in the comics industry. During his time at Marvel Comics, he discovered and mentored many top comics talents, including Jim Lee, Whilce Portacio, and Mike Mignola. Currently, Potts consults for a variety of publishing, interactive, and entertainment companies, including HarperCollins, Ogilvy & Mather, and the Learning Company. In addition, he’s given seminars on visual storytelling techniques at the School of Visual Arts, Parsons, New York University, LucasArts, Academy of Art University, and the Savannah College of Art and Design.