View profile view profile badges view similar profiles. My name is robert marzullo and i have been drawing comics since i was about 14 years old. Marvels cb cebulski shares tips for aspiring comic book artists. Look, any scott mccloud book is a mustread if youre wanting to make comics, but understanding comics. Tips for aspiring comic book artists litho ninja comics. The best apps for aspiring comic book artists coalesceideas. Christopher hart is the worlds bestselling author of howtodraw books, with more than six million copies sold worldwide. I like anything and everything by ben templesmith frank miller. Get your kapow, blam, kaboom on with technology for comic book students i asked my 12yearold son what he wanted to be when he grew. To help any aspiring comic book writers looking to hire a creative team, ive compiled what ive learned into 10 helpful tips.
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