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

Presents instructions for aspiring cartoonists on the art form's key techniques, sharing concise and accessible guidelines on such principles as capturing the human condition through words and images in a minimalist style.

During the 17th century, witches roam the lands of Spain. By the orders of Queen Isabella, all supernatural beings must be hunted down, judged and punished by the Holy Inquisition.Inquisitor Two - a young girl raised by the Inquisition monastery, armed with superhuman strength and dry wit, is sent to missions to chase down the heretical beings and destroy them all. But Two, a supernatural being herself is split in her loyalties, and is forced to find a path of her own.Experience Inquisitor Two hunt, battle, and make a mockery of the witches and royalty alike, while avoiding her responsibilities to anyone.Includes:- All Run Freak Run chapters 1-9 and the ebook extra "one with the mermaids."- Run Freak Run illustrations and poster designs- Making of and early sketches of Two and the Queen- Select articles from Kaija and Silver's blog

What’s to Love: Bringing readers great books from new talent has always been close to our hearts, and Chris Miskiewicz and Palle Schmidt have created a warlock for these modern times. Fans of John Constantine and Dr. Strange will love this new take on the magic-wielding hero who battles demons on the streets...and in his own mind. What It Is: What would you do if you had the magical ability and responsibility to protect the island of Manhattan from supernatural forces of evil? Well, if you’re Thomas Alsop, you get a reality television show and make some money off of it, that’s what! Alsop is the current "Hand of the Island," a title handed down from generation to generation. He guards Manhattan from evil, using his family’s prowess for magic. Thomas has money and fame, but also the burden of a being this generation’s occult warrior. Can he survive the battles both within and without? Collects issues #1-4. "Best miniseries of 2014." - USA Today

I remember the things I felt at that bar in the mountains. The music was over... Some songs played on the Jukebox. The tears welled within me. The dusty road outside... I had my whole life ahead of me, a vision of the indescribable future. Tears fell within. Mountain life was different, but it fit me. A ship set sail on a lonely river. What was love anyway? Complicated. There was no one that could hurt me again I imagined. Just scars. Scars and a desire to make something out of my life. My cabin was just a shadow in the night. And I was supposed to believe I didn't know Jesus? I poured shots and beers that night to the locals. Some who had hearts and some whose hearts had escaped them. I'll never forget the songs that played on the Jukebox. The moon cast weary shadows, and eyes met eyes in the smoky bar. Smoke rising. All I could think of was having a fire for myself in my shell of a cabin outside, by the river. A river that always ran...