TRADITIONAL HERO vs ANTI-HERO: The Dark side of Heroism, Why Anti-Heroes Rule BY ANNY CRESPI December 26, 2025Blog, Self-publishing, Graphic Novel, Comics, Manga, Art, Drawing Tutorial, Anime, StorytellingFrom Fairy Tales to modern movies, we always cheer for the hero who saves the day and never tells a lie. But lately, our favorite “heroes” look a lot more like… well, villains. … 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 … 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 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 are being part of a cartoonist life for … Read More
Best Drawing Tablet for Beginners and Pro-Wacom Intuos Pen Tablet
The best drawing tablet for beginners and pro is Wacom Intuos Pen & Touch tablet. This drawing tablet is the essential tool for comic book artist like me or any other artist. From editing photos to 3D sculpting, the Wacom Intuos line is an amazing pen tablet that match the needs for any artist. Here’s my review. There are different … Read More
