Comic Book Design: The Essential Guide to Creating Great Comics and Graphic Novels

Comic books and graphic novels have seen unprecedented sales in the last two years--and generated billions of dollars in film and TV adaptations. It's no surprise then that there is a groundswell of artists and writers aspiring to create their own bestselling comics. In "Comic Book Design," Gary Spencer Millidge, the award-winning creator of the "Strangehaven" comics, guides you through specific design elements exclusive to comic books, such as: -creating and designing characters and background locations-page layouts and grid structures-lettering and word balloons-color -cover and publication design"and much more! "With focuses on putting together an original design and storyline concept, drawing with both traditional (penciling and inking) and new technology methods (digitally), and profiles of leading comic artists and designers like Chris Ware and Chip Kidd, "Comic Book Design" is poised to become today's go-to guide for up-and-coming comic book creators.