Make Comics Like the Pros: The Inside Scoop on How to Write, Draw, and Sell Your Comic Books and Graphic Novels

Pak and Van Lente are both residents of New York City. . Koontz), and the American Library Association award-winning Action Philosophers. Van Lente’s other comics include The Comic Book History of Comics, Archer & Armstrong, and The Amazing Spider-Man. His original graphic novel Cowboys & Aliens (co-writte

If you can read only one, make it this one.”—Augie De Blieck Jr., Comic Book Resources . "A must for every would-be comics makers library—and probably for every working pro as a brush up."—Publisher's WeeklyMake Comics Like the Pros is an excellent resource for those wanting to break into writing comics… The writing is engaging, entertaining, and informative, and the book is full of insights from other comic pros.—Josh Begley, The Fandom Post“Make Comics Like the Pros, of all the H

Each creator serves a vital function in the production of sequential art at companies such as DC, Marvel, Image, and Valiant. In Make Comics Like the Pros, veteran comics creators Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente team up with a who’s who of the modern comic book scene to lead you step-by-step through the development of a comic. A step-by-step guide to all aspects of comic book creation--from conceptualization to early drafts to marketing and promotion--written by two of the industry's most seasoned and successful pros.Discover the Secrets of Your Favorite Comic Book CreatorsDo you want to break into the comics industry? There are many creative roles available—writer, penciller, inker, colorist, letterer, editor, and more. Pak and Van Lente even put their lessons into practice inside the pages of the book—pairing with Eisner Award–winning cartoonist Colleen Coover (Bandette)

A Good Guide from Two of the Good Guys of Comics Whether you're looking to get into making comics and want to know where to start or just looking to see how it all comes together, this is the best book you'll find.Fred and Greg take you on a journey and even make a comic along the way just to show the steps in getting it from a thought to a tangible creation.Another plus that this book has is that it's written by two of the most genuine guys in the comic industry. If you ever have a chance to meet them, you . Consumer said Honest and helpful. Full of insights by two comic pros. There are a lot of good tips and revelations for someone who wants to start producing a comic but has no experience.. corey w. taylor said Great for comic writers, but not so great for artists. great book for comic writers, I wish it went into more detail, was a very fast read. does a god job breaking down how to create comic characters, and fleshing out the story.