Marvel´s Mastering the Art of Comics

The ultimate behind-the-scenes guide to making comics, with insights and expertise from some of the best creators in the business Create your own Marvel-style comic book with this practical guide featuring expert insights from Marvel´s top writers, artists, and editors. What is it that makes a Marvel comic book so special? How can you recreate that Marvel magic to hook – and hold – a reader from the very first page? Marvel´s Mastering the Art of Comics guides you through every step in the process of creating a Marvel-quality comic book: - Crafting the perfect pitch - Creating compelling characters and origin stories - Maximizing a scene visually - Designing a Marvel-style cover that screams "pick me up to find out what happens!" - Telling a story across panels, pages, and issues - And so much more, including all the technical nuts and bolts of working with a team to execute your vision With captivating scenes from X-Men, Daredevil, The Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and more, alongside rich insights, quotes, and Q&As from nearly twenty of the most storied Marvel creators, this step-by-step guide analyzes character, story, cover, and panel samples to explore the anatomy of a Marvel comic book, teaching you everything you need to know to create one of your own. This guide is a Marvel-comics-making master class for the creator who is ready to move beyond basic theory to learn how to bring the page – and their career – to life.