Books in Creating Comics series

Fantasy is a very popular genre of comics, filled with wizards and warriors from other worlds. Readers learn to draw their own fantasy characters and scenes, including a detailed wizards battle. Detailed instructions help readers through each drawing project, and sketches provide visual examples of how each drawing should progress. Colorful illustrations of fantasy comics present readers with examples to follow. As they read, they're introduced to a number of important drawing techniques, including drawing human figures, drawing weapons, and using perspective to give depth to backgrounds.

With the Common Core’s emphasis on integrating and interpreting textual and visual information, it is time to shed the idea that comic books are a waste of time. In these volumes, young storytellers will learn how to combine text with images to maximize meaning. Popular genres such as horror, science fiction, superheroes, and more are utilized to boost interest and engagement. • Illustrated step-by-step instructions integrate textual and visual information • Broad range of genres will appeal to virtually every student • Age-appropriate content and high-interest subject matter captivates readers' attention • Links creation with analysis to inspire self-critique and improvement