How to Draw and Sell Comics

Discover how to create great comic strips and make a career out of doing it. Packed with superb illustrations by industry professionals, this comprehensive book takes you step by step through the entire process - from initial idea to final printed page. Develop dynamic characters: discover where to find inspiration; how to simplify the figure; how to render movement, body language, and facial expressionsUnderstand comic book storytelling conventions and find out how to pace your story, lay out the page, and add dialogue and sound effectsLearn techniques for penciling, inking, and coloring - by hand or computer - and how to apply these to different genres, from newspaper strips to graphic novelsFeatures essential information on going pro, including pitching to editors, working to a brief, setting up your own magazine, budgeting, and copyright issues.