How to Draw DC Super-Pets Manga!

by Christopher Harbo, Mel Joy San Juan (Illustrator)

Overview

DC Super-Pets and manga unite! Put a new spin on beloved furry Super Heroes and Super-Villains, and learn how to draw them as dynamic manga characters. Easy-to-follow steps start with simple lines and progress to fully colored figures that practically leap off the page. Along the way, discover interesting Japanese comics facts and tips for punching up your artwork. Packed full of stunning illustrations, this guide will inspire creativity and help artists of all levels reimagine Krypto the Super-Dog, Ace the Bat-Hound, Streaky the Super-Cat, and more as manga-style masterpieces!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781669021605
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2023
Series:	Manga Drawing with DC
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	12 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Mel Joy San Juan is a comic book artist known for working in various comic books and graphic novels. She is best known as the artist of Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Dark Hunter: Acheron comics. Mel Joy currently resides in her native Philippines. Mel Joy San Juan is a comic book artist known for working in various comic books and graphic novels. She is best known as the artist of Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Dark Hunter series and Star Spangled Squadron: Ascendant Comics. Mel Joy currently resides in her native Philippines with her dog Tarts.
Christopher L. Harbo discovered his love of comic books as an adult when he stumbled on a copy of Stan Sakai's comic "Usagi Yojimbo". Today, Christopher's bookshelves are loaded with comics and graphic novels from around the world. When he's not reading, Christopher enjoys practicing origami, watching Japanese anime, and working in his garden.

Interviews

Drawing books are perpetual favorites, and the powerhouse pairing of popular DC characters and the manga art style is sure to be a hit for a wide range of age groups and reader types;

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2023

Gr 4–6—Illustrated in manga style, each title in this series instructs readers on how to draw characters from the DC universe. Starting with a table of contents and introduction, each title includes a supply list as well as a brief history of the character being drawn. Characters receive a short paragraph description and two pages of instruction, using approximately five pictures of a progressively more detailed drawing. "Manga Facts" are sprinkled throughout, such as that Mangaka—manga artists—create a sense of motion using speed lines. Action scenes finish off each drawing lesson, typically depicting a battle between characters drawn previously in the title. Titles assume some basic drawing knowledge and background, meaning beginners will struggle to follow instructions and younger artists may become frustrated. Back matter includes a small resource section highlighting other manga and DC drawing titles. VERDICT For artists with an eye for manga and comic art; may be too difficult for beginners.

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