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Latest 6 Reviews Here is what people are saying about the How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way
"Excellent primer"
2009-07-30
- Reviewed By User: A2CTNSFY1C5O81
This is a terrific book for those hoping to hone their skill for drawing comics. This book paired with Frederic Delavier's incomparable Strength Training Anatomy will seriously improve your ability to draw athletic, muscle-bound characters!
"Well...."
2009-04-06
- Reviewed By User: A2MACYUA8DBKPP
Okay, I'll just make this quick :
This book is full of excellent information. That being said, if you have little or no inherent artistic abilities you WILL struggle with this. If you are a child or are just beginning then start somewhere else.
Thanks.
"Great Book"
2009-03-12
- Reviewed By User: A1O2RUSW33SDH2
This was a gift for my husband. He loves comics and drawing so thought it was a great gift idea. He loves it, says it has given him a whole new view on his art. He refers to it often and is very pleased with it. Fast shipping too. Thanks a lot!
"Draw like a Pro"
2008-10-08
- Reviewed By User: A1ZPJBIO0DRT92
This book really breaks down the way to draw like a Marvel pro. Its fun and easy. Anyone can do it. Perfect for your self or as a gift. I love it.
"A Classic"
2008-08-17
- Reviewed By User: A10INE5KYKFXRI
I have a feeling that most of you contemplating buying this book are replacing an ancient or lost copy of it and know exactly what you're getting, in which case you won't be disappointed. Over the years the title has become somewhat misleading and should now read, "How to Draw Comic the way Marvel did it from the late 70s to the late 80s using the tools available at that time" or perhaps more marketably: "How to Draw Marvel-style Retro Comics."
Stylistically, I wish this book would recirculate around the Marvel offices to remind creators what their comics are supposed to be like. It is far from cutting edge or eye opening, however. At the time of its publication I think it was extremely innovative and captured an innovative style. But styles have life cycles...
Having said all that, I love this book, although I suspect that a big part of that is because of my nostalgic feelings for it.
This is sort of a classical text, focused on covering the various aspects of drawing comics.
Though drawing comics involves a lot about learning to draw, I would think that an ability to draw whether inherent or acquired would be a necessary starting point to effectively use this book. On the contrary one might as well get started here and then hone the necessary drawing skills.
As in any specific form of art, such as Illustration, Fine art, Animation art, Commercial art etc, Comics art has its own set of skills that need to be honed.
This is a book written by Stan lee and John Buscema, one a great story teller and the other a fine artist. It does cover several aspects of the trade.
As the title suggests the genre is more towards the 'Action' side, as opposed to a style such as Disney, Asterix or that of Herge's Tintin.
A significant amount of the book focuses on the figure and its action, which is so vital to this type of comics, and these are real gems. The quick setup of a pose, the dynamism needed for convincing action, the looseness of the approach, and then the focus on the form, the details of the figure the head and so on are very effectively presented.
the other important ingredients of composition, perspective, foreshortening are covered in detail.
There are of course couple chapters that deal with comic book covers, and the all important comics inking.
Though obviously this was written in a pre-digital period, all the information can be readily applied to today's all-digital comics creation.
Coming from successful practicing veterans, the entire book is packed with practical information.
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"Excellent primer"
"A Classic"