Comic Book Creators

Comic Book Creators
Author:
Publisher: Abdo & Daughters
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9781599282961

This series gives young readers an intimate look at the lives of their favorite comic-book creators. Readers will learn what inspired the creators to come up with these well-known characters. Clearly-written text, fast facts, and eye-catching images of the characters are sure to draw the readers to these books.

The Shadow Hero

The Shadow Hero
Author: Gene Luen Yang
Publisher: First Second
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2014-07-15
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1466858672

In the comics boom of the 1940s, a legend was born: the Green Turtle. He solved crimes and fought injustice just like the other comics characters. But this mysterious masked crusader was hiding something more than your run-of-the-mill secret identity... The Green Turtle was the first Asian American super hero. The comic had a short run before lapsing into obscurity, but the acclaimed author of American Born Chinese, Gene Luen Yang, has finally revived this character in Shadow Hero, a new graphic novel that creates an origin story for the Green Turtle. With artwork by Sonny Liew, this gorgeous, funny comics adventure for teens is a new spin on the long, rich tradition of American comics lore.

Comics Creators on Spider-Man

Comics Creators on Spider-Man
Author: Tom DeFalco
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004-07-01
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1840234229

The greatest creators in comics discuss the impact and importance of Spider-Man, and talk about how they have brought the web-slinger to life on the page over four decades. Illustrated with original script pages and all stages of artwork from sketchbook to finished page, this is pure heaven for every Spidey fan! This groundbreaking book features revealing interviews with Spider-Man's writers and artists throughout the strip's history, from original creator Stan Lee to current writer Brian Michael Bendis, from key artist John Romita to fan-favourite Todd McFarlane, and many other lively personalities behind the wall-crawling wonder. Instructional, fascinating and humorous, this book has something for comics fans, wannabe artists and hardened professionals alike.

The Pocket Lawyer for Comic Book Creators

The Pocket Lawyer for Comic Book Creators
Author: Thomas A. Crowell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 485
Release: 2014-07-02
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780415661805

"Since the publication of its first edition in 2007, "The Pocket Lawyer for Filmmakers" has quickly become one of the best-selling legal guides for independent filmmakers. Now in its second edition, "The Pocket Lawyer for Filmmakers" is used as a textbook in film and law schools across the country, and graces the desks of indie filmmakers and studio executives alike. Backstage Magazine calls it "An [an] excellent, potentially career-saving resource." The book's hands-on, straightforward style demystifies the complex world of contracts and copyrights so critical to the business success of any independent film. Its revolutionary combination of graphics, cross-referencing, and step-by-step explanations have been praised by filmmakers for helping them find the information they need at a glance without having to read the book cover to cover"--

John Buscema

John Buscema
Author: Sue L. Hamilton
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2006-08-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 161784263X

Discusses the life of John Buscema and what inspired him to come up with the characters he writes about.

Comic Book Rebels

Comic Book Rebels
Author: Stan Wiater
Publisher: Dutton Adult
Total Pages: 344
Release: 1993
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN:

Creators include; Scott McCloud, Larry Marder, Richard Corben, Jack Jackson, Lee Mars, Howard Cruse, Denis Kitchen, Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird, Dave Sim, Harvey Pekar & Joyce Brabner, Alan Moore, Jean "Moebius" Giraud, Addie Campbell, Neil Gaiman, Dave McKean, Frank Miller, Colleen Doran, Rick Veitch, Todd McFarlane, Will Eisner. Also included is McCloud's bill of rights for comic creators.

John Severin: Two-Fisted Comic Book Artist

John Severin: Two-Fisted Comic Book Artist
Author: Jon B. Cooke
Publisher: Two Morrows Publishing
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2021-11-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9781605491066

The definitive biography of one of the most prolific creators in the history of American comics! From a start in 1947 at the Simon & Kirby shop, he co-created the legendary Western strip American Eagle with Will Elder, and became an EC Comics mainstay, working with Harvey Kurtzman on Mad and Two-Fisted Tales. In addition to a 40+ year association with Cracked magazine, his pivotal Marvel Comics work included an extended run inking Herb Trimpe on The Hulk, and teaming with sister Marie Severin to create the classic comics version of King Kull. Throughout his storied career, he freelanced for every major publisher, and remained a workhorse up till his final Dark Horse mini-series at age 90. Included in this volume is a special "American Eagle" section, an eye-popping art gallery, and extensive personal photos and artifacts (including WWII "Victory Mail" cartoons and handmade greeting cards for his family). Also featured are commentary from over 25 peers gathered just for this book, including Neal Adams, Richard Corben, John Byrne, Russ Heath, Walter Simonson, and many others. Written by Greg Biga and multiple Eisner Award-winner Jon B. Cooke, with an introduction by Howard Chaykin, Foreword by Mort Todd, and Afterword by Chuck Dixon, this profusely illustrated book celebrates the centennial of the two-fisted artist's birth!

Comics Startup 101

Comics Startup 101
Author: Dirk Vanover
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2017-02-24
Genre:
ISBN: 9781536998108

Comics Startup 101 is a quick guide to some of the most important legal and business issues comic book creators should be aware of as they start their careers. The book tackles the use of contracts, contract negotiation, business formation, intellectual property, and other key issues.

Skull-Kickers

Skull-Kickers
Author: Jim Zubkavich
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9781607063742

"Originally published in single magazine form as Skullkickers #6-11."

Mastering Comics

Mastering Comics
Author: Jessica Abel
Publisher:
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2012
Genre: Cartooning
ISBN: 9780329934835

Presents instructions for mastering the creation of comic books and graphic novels, providing guidelines for the intermediate cartoonist on technique, story generation, narrative tools, and business and industry insights.