Magical amulets, supernatural powers, mind-altering abilities � the world of mystical heroes is full of bewitching possibilities. This ultimate guide introduces readers to a tantalizing array of mystical powers, and gives them the tools to design their own. A diverse cast of reference characters shows readers the importance of representation in comic books, encouraging them to create their own diverse heroes and heroines. Readers will be inspired to create ethereal worlds, mysterious artifacts, and magical weapons for their fantastical characters. Tips from professional artists and step-by-step instructions help readers learn skills they can use in their own work!

Provides step-by-step instructions on drawing the main character of a graphic novel or comic, providing examples of heroes, including a caped superhero and good cop.

From every inch of buffed-up bodies to all-out action poses, from masks and capes to mutations and power effects, this guide has it all! It helps budding cartoonists realize their own superhuman skills as they develop and draw fantastic new heroes. Kids will invent powers for their characters as well as create strengths and weaknesses, sidekicks and enemies, and secret identities. As kids practice, they’ll meet some excellent examples of these bigger-than-life creations, including stretchy Gumball; Online, the Internet-connected android; and Sneak, the invisible athlete. There’s also a ton of great hero lore and history.

Covers how to create your own original comic book characters, draw fight scenes, design special powers, and invent imaginary creatures, with a section on how the comic business works.

Meet the world's mightiest manual on drawing superheroes: Draw Marvel Heroes. The 30-plus characters are all updated or new to this edition (including Iceman, Dr Doom and Sandman). The famous Klutz dive-in-and-try-it style is in full effect, with translucent overlay pages for tracing and blank spaces for drawing right in the book. Packaged with the book are all the tools you need: an always-sharp mechanical pencil, a top-quality eraser and fine-tipped markers in six different colours.

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a superhero drawing book! Professional comic book artist and YouTube guru Robert Marzullo teaches you the building blocks of creating your own action heroes and explosive comic book scenes. Easy to follow step-by-step demonstrations break down advanced drawings into basic shapes and shading for you to replicate and master before applying your newfound knowledge to create your own dynamic comic book characters and settings. INCLUDES • 50+ step-by-step demonstrations • Chapters on drawing faces, bodies, character details and scenes • Instruction on depicting both superhuman men and women using different perspectives, expressions, proportions and poses • Ideas for costumes, such as basic cuffs, capes, helmets, armor and weaponry • Tips for rendering power effects, from flying and wall smashing to magic-orb wielding and energy blasting • Lessons on blocking in a scene to create powerful comic panels that tell a story

Never fear, comic fans! The team that brought you Draw the Marvel Heroes and Draw Star Wars The Clone Wars have seen the Bat-Signal, and we know your drawings need some saving. Draw the DC Universe is here to help. This book is a complete how-to-draw package, jammed with expert tips and techniques, tons of practice space, and, of course, a universe of DC characters. They're all here, from the coolest heroes (Superman, batman, Wonder Woman, and Green Lantern) to the vilest villains (the Penguin, Riddler, Mr. Freeze, and the Joker). Learn to draw them all step-by-step: starting with stick figures, filling them out with rough shapes, and adding final details. Then use shadow and perspective to add depth and motion - because we're pretty sure the epic battle of good versus evil requires some action scenes. Altogether, it's everything you need to master the DC universe.