Mecha Mania

Offers instructions for drawing various robots and futuristic figures in Japanese comics and animation, including spaceships, cyborgs, and weapons.

The 300 step-by-step illustrations in this instructive book make it simple for anyone to master this wildly popular comic book robot genre and achieve dramatic results. "Mecha Mania" features all of the coolest mecha designs and variations, along with outrageous battle scenes.

Star Wars, Star Trek, Alien, Predator, The Matrix - part of the appeal of great science fiction is its distinctive look. Now, withZap! How to Draw Fantastic Sci-Fi Comics,artists everywhere can learn to create their own sci-fi realities and to draw space heroes and heroines, intergalactic villains, robots, spaceships, blasting rockets, slimy aliens, and much more. A history of science-fiction comics is followed by an overview of the genre illustrated by the masters, including Alex Raymond (creator of Flash Gordon), Wally Wood (who shaped the look of 1950s sci-fi), and Basil Wolverton (whose bizarre art launched a thousand mid-century sci-fi stories). Then readers turn to Bryan Baugh’s clear, detailed step-by-step instruction on how to draw dynamic cosmic action figures plus all the futuristic technology they can dream up. Perfect for artists, fans, even writers,Zap! How to Draw Fantastic Sci-Fi Comicslets the art of the future spring from the art of the past.

In a richly illustrated guide, the author show readers how to draw the villains in Japanese manga comics, including examples from the top artists of the form. Original.

"All the information readers will need to create authentic anime characters"--Page 4 of cover.

Provides instructions on drawing the popular Korean comics known as Manhwa, discussing techniques and the difference between this style and manga.

Compiles and annotates YALSA's "Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults" and "Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers." Includes theme lists.

The first-ever guide that shows how to draw the radical characters and special effects of extreme comics. Dozens of step-by-step lessons demonstrate extreme anatomy, glows, knockouts, and more. Also includes art from several top extreme comics artists.