The Essential Guide to World Comics

The Essential Guide to World Comics
Author: Tim Pilcher
Publisher: Collins & Brown
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005-10-24
Genre: Design
ISBN: 9781843403005

Most people’s perception of comicbooks is one of superheroes like Spider-Man and Batman. But it belies an art form that is not unique to the UK and USA. Practically every country in the world has its own thriving comicbook industry. In some countries like France, they are a highly regarded form of expression – The Ninth Art. While in Japan, comics are so integral to its culture and society that it would be impossible to imagine the country without them. The cultural impact of comics cannot be underestimated. Did you know that sales of Mexico’s leading comic outstrip those of the country’s bestselling daily newspaper by six to one? Or that comicbooks are often used to convey a very serious message (only recently a comic featuring Superman was distributed to 500,000 children in Kosovo to teach them how to spot and avoid land mines)? Arranged geographically, this book assesses the medium in every major area of the world, discussing the history of the genre, the comics and characters, the publishers, creators and artists. Regions covered include the UK and United States, central Europe (France, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Italy), Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, Japan and Asia, Africa, India, Central and South America, and Australasia. Including key feature spreads and a wealth of colour images – many of them unseen – this book is the first of its kind to provide a global picture of an often-underrated art form.

Comic Book Design

Comic Book Design
Author: Gary Spencer Millidge
Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Cartooning
ISBN: 9780823097968

An illustrated guide to comic book design that covers characters, location, visual storytelling, panels, page layout, lettering, balloons, color, and covers.

The Most Important Comic Book on Earth

The Most Important Comic Book on Earth
Author: Cara Delevingne
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2021-11-09
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 0744058511

120 inspiring visual stories on environmentalism from key figures, charities, activists, and artists. The Most Important Comic Book On Earth is a global collaboration for planetary change, bringing together a diverse team of 300 leading environmentalists, artists, authors, actors, filmmakers, musicians, and more to present over 120 stories to save the world. Whether it’s inspirational tales from celebrity names such as Cara Delevingne and Andy Serkis, hilarious webcomics from War and Peas and Ricky Gervais, artworks by leading illustrators David Mack and Tula Lotay, calls to action from activists George Monbiot and Jane Goodall, or powerful stories by Brian Azzarello and Amy Chu, each of the comics in this anthology will support projects and organizations fighting to save the planet and Rewrite Extinction.

Comics: Easy as ABC

Comics: Easy as ABC
Author: Ivan Brunetti
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-04-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 194314544X

This guide to comics for kids is an essential tool for all those who enjoy comics. Simple cartooning basics are outlined with easy examples to follow. kids, parents, teachers, and librarians will love the humorous step-by-step lessons by master cartoonist and teacher Ivan Brunetti. Even reluctant artists will be inspired to pick up a pen and give it a try.

Comic Book Encyclopedia

Comic Book Encyclopedia
Author: Ron Goulart
Publisher: It Books
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2004-10-26
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780060538163

A 4–colour, illustrated best–of–the–best of the comic book world – with writers/creators who launched an industry (Jack Kirby, Stan Lee), amazing graphic novels (Preacher, The Watcher), legendary artists (Jim Lee) and characters as wide–ranging as Archie, The Gay Ghost, Batman, Blue Devil and the Fantastic Four. Never before has there been a single volume of superheroes, graphic novels, strange comic icons, legendary writers and artists of the comic world. Comic Book Encyclopedia is the multiverse of comic legend and lore for every comic–book fan, and for everyone who wants to understand the characters, history, and universal appeal of this world. Collected into a single volume, this is the best–of–the–best of comics. From the 1930s to today, it includes everything a young, budding comic reader – or an experienced pro – needs to know and/or read.

The Essential Guide to Warfare: Star Wars

The Essential Guide to Warfare: Star Wars
Author: Jason Fry
Publisher: Random House Worlds
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2012-10-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0345542746

THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO THE ULTIMATE INTERGALACTIC BATTLEFIELD Like many a great epic, Star Wars is rooted in a rich history of armed conflict. Now, for the first time, the facts, figures, and fascinating backstories of major clashes and combatants in the vast Star Wars universe have been documented in one fully illustrated volume. Extensively researched and inventively written, Star Wars: The Essential Guide to Warfare combines action-filled narrative with encyclopedic knowledge that: • explores notable military units and groups • traces the development of significant armaments and technologies • profiles key warship classes, ground units, and manufacturers • provides capsule biographies of great military leaders • presents eyewitness troopers’ accounts of combat • plus—enough additional profiles, intel, history, and lore to span the cosmos! Encompassing all of the Star Wars media, including the legendary films, the hit TV series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the bestselling books, comics, and videogames, and packed with original artwork, Star Wars: The Essential Guide to Warfare is a conquering achievement.

Super Graphic

Super Graphic
Author: Tim Leong
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2013-09-24
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1452135274

The comic book universe is adventurous, mystifying, and filled with heroes, villains, and cosplaying Comic-Con attendees. This book by one of Wired magazine's art directors traverses the graphic world through a collection of pie charts, bar graphs, timelines, scatter plots, and more. Super Graphic offers readers a unique look at the intricate and sometimes contradictory storylines that weave their way through comic books, and shares advice for navigating the pages of some of the most popular, longest-running, and best-loved comics and graphic novels out there. From a colorful breakdown of the DC Comics reader demographic to a witty Venn diagram of superhero comic tropes and a Chris Ware sadness scale, this book charts the most arbitrary and monumental characters, moments, and equipment of the wide world of comics. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which includes high-resolution images.

G. I. Joe Vs. Cobra

G. I. Joe Vs. Cobra
Author: Pablo Hidalgo
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Comic books, strips, etc
ISBN: 9780345516428

TOP SECRET: A LOOK BACK AT THE NEED-TO-KNOW HISTORY BEHIND THE EPIC CLASH BETWEEN G.I. JOE AND COBRA–AND THE ORIGINS OF A HEROIC TEAM THAT BECAME THE ULTIMATE NAME IN ACTION! Be advised: This file contains classified, eyes-only intelligence regarding G.I. JOE, a highly trained, covert, special operations unit composed of men and women from around the globe. The information contained herein is the result of an extensive background investigation conducted by a special operative. The research compiled in this dossier charts the G.I. JOE team’s tremendous pursuit to bring down the nefarious world organization, COBRA, led by the ruthless Cobra Commander. These documents detail all the pertinent data regarding said subjects, including • the origin of G.I. Joe a.k.a. U.S. armed forces serviceman, Joseph Colton • the formation of Special Counter-Terrorist Group Delta–the elite squad ultimately known as unit G.I. JOE • comprehensive G.I. JOE vehicles and weapons inventory • complete profiles of team G. I. JOE personnel, including Hawk, Duke, Snake-Eyes, Scarlett, Flint, Gung-Ho, and Heavy Duty, as well as threat dossiers of enemy combatants from Cobra Commander and Destro to the Baroness and Dr. Mindbender • mission report roundup on some of the most dangerous and daring missions, including the Weather Dominator, the Pyramid of Darkness, the COBRA civil war, the first mission–Operation: Lady Doomsday–and others • previews from IDW’s comic book G.I. JOE: A New Beginning along with a cover gallery of the hot new G.I. JOE comic books No other resource exists that is as authoritative or informative. Share this file only with those granted full security clearance by G.I. JOE. Yo, JOE!

500 Essential Graphic Novels

500 Essential Graphic Novels
Author: Gene Kannenberg
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 532
Release: 2008-08-05
Genre: Comic books, strips, etc
ISBN: 0061474517

500 Essential Graphic Novels is an all-in-one guide to this exciting form of visual literature. Including more than 350 authors and 400 artists, this lush volume contains an essential mix of some of the finest visually-stunning stories of our time. From politically-charged non-fiction sagas to imaginative fantasy tales, this ultimate guide has something to satisfy everyone's taste. The first of its kind, this book focuses on each graphic novel separately, honing in on art technique, style and prose, plus an age rating system so parents will know what is suitable for their children. Chapters are divided by genre, complete with individual plot synopses and star-scaled reviews for each book, providing the reader with a concise and balanced understanding of today's best graphic novels.

The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing Comics

The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing Comics
Author: Comfort Love
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2015-05-19
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0804137811

Take Control of Your Comics-Making Destiny Creating your own comic is easier than ever before. With advances in technology, the increased connectivity of social media, and the ever-increasing popularity of the comics medium, successful DIY comics publishing is within your reach. With The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing Comics, creators/instructors Comfort Love and Adam Withers provide a step-by-step breakdown of the comics-making process, perfect for any aspiring comics creator. This unprecedented, in-depth coverage gives you expert analysis on each step—writing, drawing, coloring, lettering, publishing, and marketing. Along the way, luminaries in the fields of comics, manga, and webcomics—like Mark Waid, Adam Warren, Scott Kurtz, and Jill Thompson—lend a hand, providing “Pro Tips” on essential topics for achieving your comics-making dreams. With the insights and expertise contained within these pages, you’ll have everything you need and no excuses left: It’s time to make your comics!