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28Oct / 2009

Comic Books 101: The History, Methods and Madness (Paperback)

Comic Books 101: The History, Methods and Madness

Product Description
60+ years of comic book exploits?on the page and behind the scenes.?

Welcome to Comic Books 101, the complete, definitive and super-cool guide to the universe of caped crusaders, irradiated spiders, fantastic foursomes, and the super-talents behind their creation.

Want to know when Marvel, DC and so many other publishers got their start? Wonder why Spider-Man can?t challenge Batman or why the Justice League? Curious why the Avengers don?t battle it out once and for all? It?s all covered here: the good, the bad guys and the ugly truths?like why one of Batman?s originators died virtually unknown and penniless.

Whether you?re an absolute newbie, a casual fan or a loyal collector, this book holds the answers. Comic Books 101 will increase your knowledge and enjoyment of this great art form, and grant you the superpower of impressing others with useless yet fascinating trivia! (Which superhero dated a mermaid? Who battled the evil ?Egghead,? portrayed by what famous actor?)

  • Includes an introduction by Stan ?The Man? Lee, plus contributions from Clive Barker, Harlan Ellison, Gene Simmons, Mark Waid, Paul Dini, Joe Hill, Marv Wolfman, Joe Casey and many others.
  • Reveals backstories for Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Green Lantern, the Justice League of America, Captain America, the Fantastic Four, the Incredible Hulk, Spider-Man, The Mighty Thor, Iron Man, The Avengers, the X-Men ? and other comic book greats.
  • Offers an all-inclusive overview of comics, then and now?from the Sub-Mariner to Bone, from origins to Hollywood adaptations ? complete with lingo, required reading lists, bios of the most influential names in the industry and much more!



About the Author

Chris Ryall is publisher and editor-in-chief of IDW, a San Diegobased comic book publisher. He’s written dozens of comics and was nominated for the Eisner Award for Best Short Story in 2006. He writes a weekly column for www.comics101.com. Scott Tipton, founder and editor-in-chief of comics101.com, writes the weekly column of the same name, the most highly trafficked on the site.


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03Oct / 2009

Manga Monster Madness (Paperback)

Manga Monster Madness

Product Description

Tweens and teens will love drawing the outrageous monsters lurking in Manga Monster Madness. There’s no need to fear putting pencil on paper with:

-50 easy-to-follow lessons for drawing everything from aliens and mutants to the supernatural -Tips and advice on drawing basics like color theory, shading, and anatomy -Fun sidebars listing each monster’s name, origin and legend

This is the only book on the market designed to teach 11 to 16-year-olds how to draw monsters. Combining basic drawing instruction with the wildly popular Manga style, it’s sure to be a hit.



About the Author

David Okum, author of Impact’s acclaimed Manga Madness and Superhero Madness, stays in touch with young artists through his work as a high school teacher and by running after-school comic book workshops. His work has appeared in a number of anthologies and small-press comic books. He has been a freelance artist and illustrator since 1984


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01Oct / 2009

Manga Madness (Paperback)

Manga Madness

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Gr. 7-12. High production values and a clear, comprehensive presentation make this a wonderful book for both would-be cartoonists and manga fans. Full-color spreads treat narrow topics–from facial expressions and postures to architecture and vehicle design. In each case, Okum, an art teacher, buttresses concise, step-by-step directions with illustrations that show preliminaries through the finished creation, and after treating the array of details, including plot-line deconstruction, he discusses panels and page layout. He mentions manga‘s relationship to Japanese theater in several places, talks about the differences among stories intended for specific audiences, and packs in information about manga conventions’ relationship to Japanese popular culture and the differences between European and Asian mythologies. Complete with a list of culture-specific symbols, such as falling cherry blossoms, this well-executed, information-packed volume can serve student researchers as well as browsers. Francisca Goldsmith
Copyright ? American Library Association. All rights reserved



Product Description

Manga is the hottest segment of today’s comic-book market, and this book shows preteen and teen fans exactly how to re-create this popular Japanese drawing style. Readers will find everything they need to sketch their favorite characters and scenes, including: -Simple step-by-step instruction -Drawing basics such as shading, perspective and foreshortening -Sidebars on Japanese terms, traditions and character types -Quick tips for having fun and improving your work

Whether they want to explore visual storytelling or just draw cool characters, young beginners will be drawn to this guide’s dynamic design and color. It captures all the excitement of manga–from pretty girls and rebellious heroes to space pirates and giant robots!




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02Aug / 2009

Light Rangers: Mending the Maniac Madness (Win/Mac)

Light Rangers: Mending the Maniac Madness (Win/Mac)

Product Description

In Light Rangers: Mending The Maniac Madness you’ll become a kid superhero who’s given powers through God’s word! With the help of their mild-mannered, Sunday school teacher and the use of high-tech, villain-stopping gadgets, save Angeltown from the schemes of Maniac Brainiac and his band of evil minions. Hours of action-packed, arcade style fun for the whole family!


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