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How to Draw Comics the "Marvel" Way [Paperback]

Stan Lee , John Buscema
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1 Sep 1986
Stan Lee, the founding father of Marvel Comics, and John Buscema, artist of the classic Silver Surfer series, give professional advice and instruction for budding comics artists. Learn how to draw the Marvel way, courtesy of this lavishly illustrated, step-by-step guide to all facets of the process.

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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Titan Books Ltd (1 Sep 1986)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0907610668
  • ISBN-13: 978-0907610663
  • Product Dimensions: 21.5 x 27.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,384 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When I was told about a book on how to draw comic superhero's like Spiderman and Thor, I had to buy it. Though being a DC Comics fan Ii thought this book could help me give my drawings more atomsphere and feeling.
If you want to learn how to draw the right way then get this book.
This book teaches you how to draw faces, feet, hands, bodies and everything need to create that perfect picture.
It also teaches you and gives you tips on drawing things in perspective and the use of shadow to show more realistic characters and scenes.
Even at 17 years old I found this book very good to learn from, in my eyes probably the best book on drawing comic book characters and scenes around.
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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate beginners guide to comic drawing 27 Aug 2003
By K. Mitchell VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
As someone with little or no drawing talent but a real love of comic books, I bought this title to see if i could perhaps learn a little about how it's all done. The book not only does that, it entertains and informs on a lot more as well. It's a real nuts and bolts guide on how to get started as an artist, working right from the basics on how to draw all the way through to completing your own comic book.

Most interesting of all is the Marvel design and composition philosophy laid out by the inimitable Stan Lee, basically an illustrated guide on how to 'direct' the action going on within the pages you create. To say something has 'comic-book action' is usually used in a derogatory sense, but when you see the Marvel scene next to a run of the mill scene you learn to appreciate the time and thought that went into it.

The only downside is the lack of colour, either in the pages or in the training guide itself, and it concentrates almost exclusively on pencil and ink creations. However, as it's aimed squarely at the beginner this is no big loss. Just creating one of the comic pages in the lessons took me hours of tongue-chewing concentration, but the fact that I created it at all, let alone had the urge to sit there doing it for so long has to speak volumes for this book.

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40 of 42 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb 10 Mar 2003
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Some people warned me when I was thinking about buying this book that it wouldn't help me in developing a drawing skill because it was not a "How to Draw Book", but man were they wrong. Stan Lee' enthusiasm shines like a light house in the dark throughout the book, helping the reader 'get into the mood' and John Buscema' art work is (as per usual) fantastic. Not only does it help develop your skill but begins from scratch and is an amazing book for the begginer (more so than an intermediate artist). In my view the only thing missing is a little splash of colour in the pages that follow the front cover. If you want to learn to draw comics books (not only the hero and villian figures but also objects, perspective, inking, rendering [shading], front cover design and almost everything else you could think of. then this is for you.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
Brilliant for all no matter how arty you are. You'll soon be drawing classic heroes like the Mr Marvel himself or thinking up your own. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mal Griffiths
2.0 out of 5 stars Too >4 weeks to arrive
Took far too long to arrive.
Apart from that it's OK, but nothing special and wouldn'y say value for money.
Published 3 months ago by McKay McGuire
5.0 out of 5 stars Great buy
Great buy for drawing fanatics. Made the perfect gift. Product exactly what was advertised and no problems at all with seller. Read more
Published 3 months ago by mary-ann o'rourke
5.0 out of 5 stars Marvellous
I absolutely love this book, I'm doing art at A-Level and wanted to do a comic style book with a large painting, this book is great for learning the basics, and some harder stuff,... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lauren
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book
Just buy it ok? It's so much fun and very helpful. I was a terrible artist and now I can draw quite well purely because this book is so great.
Published 4 months ago by Fraser
4.0 out of 5 stars Good buy
I bought this for my 7 year old grandsons Xmas.. It looks like a great book but may be aimed at older children and even adults. Read more
Published 5 months ago by supernana
5.0 out of 5 stars Good for adults or kids
stepson will love this and I'm really looking forward to seeing his face when he opens it on xmas morning
Published 5 months ago by Angie Dixon
4.0 out of 5 stars good
good product which has clear instructions on how to learn to draw this type of cartoon ..my son found it a great help
Published 6 months ago by Michael A. Willis
4.0 out of 5 stars The nephew seemed to enjoy it
As I purchased this book for my 12 year old nephew I can't offer a detailed review. However, what I can say is after he opened he couldn't get his head otu of the book and seemed... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. Dl Simcoe
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice easy to learn
This is a great idea and easy to use, really enjoyed this book - This is ideal for anyone who wants to learn the basics of line drawing and comics superheros or villan comics.
Published 7 months ago by Jimbo
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