Describes how to draw the action scenes in superhero comic books, including what tools and equipment are needed, how to draw the basic figure, and how to draw different types of movement, and provides two projects for practicing the techniques.

"First published in 2010. Reprinted in 2011"--T.p. verso. "Techniques for creating dynamic superhero poses and action"--Cover. "A David & Charles Book"--T.p. verso. Includes index.

Introduction -- Tools and equipment -- The figure -- Basic action -- Fight action -- Action file -- Composition -- Storytelling -- Project 1 -- Project 2.