We often find ourselves drawn not just to the heroes in our stories, but to the architects of their suffering: the villains. From the unsettling chaos of the Joker to the tragic complexity of Darth Vader, antagonists are more than just plot obstacles; they are the mirrors reflecting our fears, the challenging forces that shape our understanding of good and … Read More
BECOME THE BEST COMIC BOOK ARTIST: TIPS FOR ASPIRING ARTISTS
by Peter Wilson FOUNDER OF https://comicspider.com FIND ME ON https://www.facebook.com/PeteComicsSo, you want to become a comic book artist? You’re in luck because the industry is growing faster than ever. In this statistic world, the comic book is the only thing that allows you to send a message to anyone in the world without even speaking their language. It’s the … Read More
How to Write a Comic Book or Manga for Beginners
HOW TO WRITE A COMPELLING STORY FOR COMIC BOOKS, MAGA, AND GRAPHIC NOVELS – THE HERO’S JOURNEY The core of every novel, manga, comic book, movie, and play is the story and its characters. In this post, I talk about some of the basics for writing a story and the twelve stages of the Hero’s Journey. How have characters in … Read More
Colors vs. Black & White comics|Five reasons why color comics are popular
What is better; color or black and white comics? My five reasons why color comics are popular and what to consider before taking a decision. So far, I wrote about screen tones, pen nibs, Wacom Intuos pen tablets, and other art supplies that I use to create my manga Legends of the West. Right now it’s time to decide should … Read More
What Art Supplies Do I Need to Draw Manga
What art supplies do I need to draw manga What art supplies do I need to draw manga? What art supplies should I buy? What are the best art supplies? These are the most common questions that aspirant mangaka and beginners ask. In the last three blog posts, I talked about pen tablets, screen tones, and Japanese pen nibs. In … Read More
Screen Tones for Manga- Drawing a Professional Comic Book
How to draw manga; Screen Tones Screen tones. Where to buy screen tones? How much do screen tones cost? How to use them? In the previous posts, I talked about drawing tablets and Japanese pen nibs. In this article, I am going to talk about another mangaka art tool; screen tones. If you notice a manga is mostly black and … Read More
Drawing comics with Japanese Pen Nibs; Love or Hate
Inking with pen nibs; love or hate? ARE MANGA PEN NIBS PART OF THE PAST, OR DO ARTISTS STILL LOVE THEM? A REVIEW FROM A PEN NIB LOVER There are different manga pen nibs available with a specific design for drawing different subjects. From drawing action lines to small details, Japanese pen nibs have been a part of a cartoonist’s … Read More
