As much as I enjoy reading and collecting comic books I love looking at original comic book art more. It fascinates me (and I’m a little jealous of) how comic book artists are able to turn out 20+ pages of art (or more) each month and keep them fresh, visually exciting and so well done. As important as a penciller’s work is, if their work is not delineated by a good inker much of the detail and the intent of the work can be lost.
A Scott Williams’ Batman graces the cover and inside Scott shows off his considerable talent with inking examples from the X-Men, the Punisher, Batman and a score of other stellar work. Other works includes inks over David Finch’s and John Romita Jr’s pencils.
It’s a real kick to see how Scott is able to take a penciller’s work and improve it without detracting from it. That’s the sign of a true professional.
Mike Manley demonstrates how he is able to take a sketch and slowly transform it into a full-color painting by using models, sets and various transfer techniques.
Frank Miller is interviewed about his long career of both writing and drawing comic books accompanied by drawings from his various series such as Daredevil, Batman and Sin City-among others.
The Crusty Critic reviews inking and various inks, Bob McLeod offers a Rough Critic of an upcoming artist’s work and be sure to check out what magazines have been recently (and will be) released by TwoMorrows Publishing.
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