Create unique comic art characters that burst off the page with charisma, personality and power, with professional comic book artist Sam Hart.

Aimed at young teens and upwards, this must-have guide is the perfect introduction to creating dynamic, memorable comic book superheroes, supervillains and monsters. With step-by-step instructions and skill-building exercises integrated throughout, you will build your characters from the ground up:

• Start with a comprehensive introduction to the human form, looking at muscles, movement and amplifying characteristics for a superhuman finish
• Give your characters charisma and personality through their facial expressions, head movements and masks
• Clothe your characters: from spandex to fabric, this section contains everything you need to know to give your superhero their vital, identifying costume
• Translate power onto paper (from flight, strength and speed, to x-ray vision, magic and even weaponry)
• Create believable, dynamic action poses.

Once you master the basics, you'll move on to advanced skills like creating dramatic perspective, adding narrative and inking to create comic-style tone and shading. Sam also shares special secrets on creating drama and dynamics through layout - a key element of comic book art!

Finally you'll find advice on ensuring artwork is print-ready with resources including blueline pages for showing your professional-quality work.