The renowned author of Understanding Comics takes a fascinating look at how the computer age has revolutionized comics, charting 12 different revolutions in how comics are created, read, and perceived. Black-and-white art throughout.

A look at the history, meaning, and art of comics and cartooning. Using comics to examine the medium itself, the author takes the form of a cartoon character and explains the structure, meaning, and appeal of comics, and provides a running analysis of comics as art, literature, and communication.

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.

For beginners and working professionals looking to improve their skill, this book covers every technique of expressing people, places and things in perspective, by hand or computer. Topics include: light and shade; overlapping, diffusion and convergence; and one-, two- and three- point perspective.

Kimon Nicolaides' guide to learning to draw, consists of 64 exercises and is still used in art schools all over the world 70 years after his death.