So, You Want to Be a Comic Book Artist?: The Ultimate Guide on How to Break Into Comics! (Be What You Want)

From dreaming up characters and telling stories to creating and sharing original comics, So, You Want to Be a Comic Book Artist? introduces young creators to the skills, careers, and creative possibilities behind the world of comics.

How does an idea become a comic?

So, You Want to Be a Comic Book Artist? takes young creators behind the panels to explore the art, storytelling, and creative process that bring original comics to life—from developing memorable characters and compelling storylines to creating illustrations and putting together a finished comic.

Along the way, aspiring artists and storytellers can discover what happens beyond the drawing board, including publishing, self-publishing, and promoting their work. Insights and advice from experienced comic book professionals offer a behind-the-scenes look at the industry, while stories from young artists show readers that they don’t have to wait until they grow up to start creating, experimenting, and developing their own artistic voice.

Readers can also explore how comic book storytelling can extend beyond the page through adaptations for movies and video games, opening up an even wider world of visual storytelling and creative possibilities.

Packed with practical guidance and helpful resources, So, You Want to Be a Comic Book Artist? encourages kids to combine art and storytelling, develop their creative skills, make comics of their own, and discover where their imagination might take them.

Phil Amara is cocreator of the Nevermen and Sky Ape comics. As an editor, his books have won Eisner Awards in the comics industry, as well as an American Illustration Award and a Society of Illustrators Silver Medal. His first children’s picture book is called Treehouse Heroes. As a schoolteacher, his Mighty Writers program uses comic books and movies to inspire young storytellers.

A Simon & Schuster author.